Salt Lake City dwellers can expect to see clear skies with the mercury hitting 49 degrees today, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service. In a city where mountain shadows often dictate temperature swings, the NWS detailed a forecast that hints at a stretch of variable weather for the week ahead. Sunny days are on the docket with mild winds from the south at around 6 mph, a soothing shift from the recent winter chills. The National Weather Service reported the current temperature at a cool 36°F with visibility stretched wide at 10 miles.
Tonight, the skies will retain most of their clarity, dipping to a comfortable low around 33 degrees. The breeze shall take a turn, coming in from the east southeast post-midnight. But, this tranquility is just the calm before a midweek twist. A 50 percent chance of rain is on the horizon for Wednesday, with clouds gathering as the day goes on, and temperatures peaking at about 45 degrees.
For those hoping the rain is brief, the forecast brings a mixed bag of news. Precipitation probabilities skyrocket to 70% Wednesday night, mingling rain with the likelihood of snow, and a low around 30 degrees sets the stage for flurries. The NWS warns of potential thunder as well, signaling a not-so-silent night amidst the storm's crescendo.
Come Thursday, snow is expected to dominate the scene until the late morning, tacking on 1 to 2 inches of fresh powder. The day's high should hover near 36 degrees with a west-northwest wind making its presence known at 5 to 10 mph. Though the chance of snow dips to a mere 20 percent by nightfall, those venturing out will face a bracing chill in the air, with lows rolling back to the 20s.
The weekend, however, teases a milder outlook. Salt Lake residents can anticipate partly sunny days with temperature highs steadying in the mid-30s, granting some reprieve from an otherwise frosty week. As Sunday rolls in, revellers can soak in full-on sunshine with temperatures creeping up to the low 40s, good news for outdoor enthusiasts or those simply yearning for a glimpse of spring in the still-crisp air. According to National Weather Service, the week will wrap up under mostly sunny conditions on Monday, with the high again near 40 degrees.
