If you're in Salt Lake City, you might want to keep that umbrella handy for the coming days. The National Weather Service has released a detailed forecast for the area, hinting at a mixed bag of sun, clouds, and a fair chance of rain and snow. Currently, the city sits under an overcast sky with a chilly temperature standing at 34°F and a relatively high humidity of 96%. The soft and whispering winds from the north-northwest bring a bite to the air, resulting in a wind chill that nudges the mercury down to 29°F.
Looking ahead, the NWS points to a mostly sunny Wednesday with a high near 41. Calm winds are expected to pick up slightly, hitting around 6 mph come afternoon. To date, tonight shows only a modest 20 percent chance of snow with the mercury hovering around 29. Yet as we move into Thursday, conditions will remain mostly sunny with daytime highs settling near a cool 40 degrees. The calm persists, as the forecast suggests light and variable winds. Thursday night, however, sees a shift with a 50 percent shot at snowfall, though any accumulations should remain under a half inch.
The outlook grows mercurial by week's end. Friday may well present a mix of rain and snow until 11 am, after which there's an equal likelihood for more of the same. New snow could dust the ground, but less than a half inch is predicted. A noteworthy change sweeps through Friday night. Along with a probable mingling of rain and snow showers post-11 pm, the heavens might also grumble with thunder. A mostly cloudy sky shrouds a modest temperature of 33°F, while the 70% chance of precipitation allows only for a slight snow build-up.
As Salt Lakers ready for their weekend plans, they should heed the forecast for Saturday, wet is the word. Rain could mix with snow until the morning matures, then a sobering all-rain condition takes over, guided by a high near 44. "Rain likely" is the refrain for Saturday night, as the clouds cling to their burdens. Sunday marginally brightens the timeline, providing only a "slight chance of rain" before 11 am, and reaching a high near 46. As the new week dawns, a similar pattern of partial sun, modest rain, and slight snow lingers.
