Salt Lake City woke up to clear, mild, and windy skies Monday morning, with the KSLC station clocking mid-50s and gusty southerly winds ahead of a late-morning frontal passage. The air is dry, so that early warmth will not last long: temperatures will peak early, then slide as the front moves through, leaving cooler, cloudier conditions this afternoon. If you are planning a late-morning commute or midday errands, expect shifting winds and a brief window for light showers.
What To Expect Today
A weakening cold front moves through late this morning into early afternoon, bringing a 30–40% chance of light rain between about 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday's high should briefly reach near 53° before dropping into the upper 40s. Mountain areas north of I-84 have the best shot at measurable precipitation, while most valley locations are in line for only a quick, light soaking at most. For the full official forecast and any updated timing, check the National Weather Service.
Midweek Outlook
A wetter, stronger system builds in Tuesday night into Wednesday, with rain likely and the added potential for showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday is shaping up as the wettest day of the week for the valleys. In the mountains, a few inches of new snow are expected, with locally higher totals in the upper Cottonwoods, so canyon travel could get a little tricky midweek. Before heading up, take a look at the UDOT Cottonwood Canyons page for the latest on road conditions. There are no watches or warnings in effect right now, but forecasters say confidence is growing that Wednesday will bring the heaviest precipitation of this stretch.
Plan Ahead
Build in some extra time for commutes later this week and be ready for changing conditions if you are heading into the canyons or up to the resorts. Transit can be a smart play on the wettest days, especially for mountain trips. Updates will follow if any advisories are issued; in the meantime, keep an umbrella close and an eye on local forecasts.
