Salt Lake City is soaking up a calm, blue-sky stretch, with clear skies and light winds at Salt Lake City International expected to warm into a mild afternoon on Friday, Feb. 6. Mostly sunny afternoons and cool mornings are on tap through the weekend, with overnight lows slipping into the mid-30s. At the moment, there are no watches or warnings in effect for the valley.
Weekend Into Early Week
Saturday and Sunday should keep the mellow vibe going, with mostly sunny skies, daytime highs in the mid- to upper-50s, and only light winds to contend with. The quiet pattern starts to break down late Monday, Feb. 9, when a Pacific cold front is expected to push into northern Utah. That system is forecast to bring valley rain and mountain snow from Monday night into Tuesday, Feb. 10, though any rain and snow should taper off fairly quickly once the front moves through.
The overall setup, according to the National Weather Service, is a dry, mild weekend followed by a cooler, more unsettled pattern early next week. Translation: enjoy the sun now, because a quick reset is waiting in the wings.
Travel And Commute
Mountain routes could pick up several inches of snow in the Monday night into Tuesday window, and valley roads might turn briefly slushy during the Tuesday morning commute. Drivers should build in some extra time and check official road cameras and alerts before heading out; the Utah Department of Transportation posts live updates and 511 travel information on its UDOT Traffic page, according to UDOT Traffic. Anyone heading into the canyons or to ski areas should be ready for changing conditions and possible traction requirements.
For now, Salt Lake’s weather story is sunny and calm, but a quick shift is likely to arrive late Monday into Tuesday. If you have commute or mountain plans early next week, it is worth checking the latest forecasts again on Monday.
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