The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City is forecasting a seemingly calm weather pattern that's about to slowly shift over the coming days. The city, which started today with a mist and chilling temperatures of 28°F, will see the sun break through, nudging the mercury to a comfortable 53°F. Tonight's partly cloudy skies are expected to usher in near-freezing lows, a calm before the more severe weather expected midweek, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
By Tuesday, residents should expect partly sunny skies, with the high creeping up slightly to 54°F. These benign conditions are the prelude to a more unsettled weather sequence, one set to deliver rain by Wednesday. The chance of precipitation climbs steeply midweek, with an 80 percent likelihood of rain under a blanket of south-driven winds. "Rain. High near 56. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon," reports the National Weather Service. The following night may see the year's first flirtation with wintry mix, although significant snowfall is not anticipated.
Towards the week's end, temperatures will hover in the low 50s. Thursday brings with it a 40 percent chance of rain and snow before 2 pm, then predominantly rain afterwards. Little to no accumulation of snow is projected. The weather narrative reads a repeated refrain through the week, with rain likely on Friday night and carrying into the weekend, a stretch of cloud-shrouded days and potentially wet nights, culminating in another chance of rain on the forecasted Sunday high, also near 53°F.
For those looking to plan their commutes or weekend escapes, it seems wise to prepare for damp conditions. "Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52," states the NWS for the upcoming Saturday. Despite the absence of extreme weather, the repeated rain could swiftly transform to offer challenges on the roads and to anyone hoping to enjoy the outdoor festivities. As per the latest visibility reports, the mist has granted a five-mile clarity this morning, a modest allowance for those driving through Salt Lake City's landscapes.
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