The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City is forecasting a damp and dynamic weather pattern for the beginning of the week, with rain and possible thunderstorms anticipated this morning, transitioning to a lower chance of precipitation as the day progresses. "Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 am, then a chance of rain," reports the National Weather Service, with a 90% probability of this event. Temperatures will hover near 47°F, accompanied by a light south wind that is becoming variable.
As we move into the evening, the skies are expected to clear up partially, leading to colder nights with lows resting around 34°F. However, the forecast signals a return to clear conditions by Tuesday with a sunny sky and temperatures peaking at about 49°F. A south southeast wind of 3 to 5 mph tonight will create a chill, despite the partly cloudy skies expected.
A new bout of rain is likely by the middle of the week, especially between 11 am and 5 pm on Wednesday, with a chance for showers and thunderstorms to follow thereafter. "Rain likely, mainly between 11 am and 5 pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm," as per the National Weather Service. The chance of precipitation stands at 60%, as Wednesday's high nears 46°F and a mild southwest wind of around 6 mph.
In terms of winter precipitation, Wednesday night and Thursday will witness a mix of rain and possible snow showers, with a minor possibility of some thunder thrown into the mix. The likelihood of precipitation remains at 60%, with new snow accumulation measuring less than an inch. Temperatures will dip to a low around 23°F on Thursday night, which is indicative of the slight snow chance before 11 pm.
Looking towards the weekend, the NWS predicts a respite from the unsettled weather. Friday through Sunday are expected to offer more sun than clouds, with daytime temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to low 40s and nighttime temperatures dipping into the low 20s. These calmer conditions might be a welcome break for residents after the week's earlier inclement weather.
