Salt Lake City rolled into Friday under a blanket of low clouds and patchy fog, with the thermometer at KSLC sitting around 37°F and the Wasatch Back socked in. Drivers near Park City and Parley’s Summit reported visibility dropping under a quarter mile in the pre-dawn hours, so anyone heading over the passes needed extra time and patience on those mountain routes. The good news: the fog is expected to thin after sunrise, trading the gray for brighter skies and a mild afternoon across most valley neighborhoods.
Afternoon Outlook
Once the sun breaks through, many neighborhoods should see a notably brighter day, with a high near 49°F. Light north-northwest winds around 1–6 mph could knock temperatures down a degree or two by late afternoon, but overall it stays comfortable. There is only a small chance of precipitation today, and conditions are expected to remain dry across the valley. If you are heading out around midday, it is a sunglasses kind of situation.
Weekend And Early Week
High pressure builds in over the weekend, setting up a warmer stretch. Highs should land around 53°F on Saturday and roughly 56°F on Sunday, a nice mid-February break before the next round of weather shows up.
That calm pattern starts to unravel early next week. A system moves in on Monday (Washington's Birthday), with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after about 5 p.m. Rain becomes likely Monday night into Tuesday, then transitions to a mix of rain and snow Tuesday night. Forecasters expect mountain snowfall to be potentially significant, while valley locations could pick up minor accumulations, with about 1–2 inches possible Tuesday night into Wednesday. For more details, check the latest from the National Weather Service.
Travel And Commuter Notes
For now, the main impacts are for drivers. Early-morning fog will slow commutes through canyon entrances and valley low spots, so it is a good idea to use low beams, back off the gas, and give yourself extra room where visibility drops.
Looking ahead to the early-week storm, forecasts also flag a non-negligible chance of gusty southerly winds Monday and Tuesday. Those winds could approach advisory levels in western Millard and Iron counties, creating sudden crosswinds for high-profile vehicles.
In short, enjoy the milder weekend while it lasts, and double-check conditions if you are planning to travel after Monday. Updates will follow as timing and storm strength become clearer.
