Salt Lake City woke up to clear skies and mid-30s this morning, right around 34°F, and the calm, dry setup is sticking around for the weekend. Expect a mild couple of days with sunny afternoons and highs climbing into the upper 50s today. Light winds and good visibility should make it an easy win for outdoor plans across the valley.
Saturday stays sunny with a high near 58°F and a gentle west-northwest breeze around 5 mph, with temperatures slipping a couple of degrees late in the afternoon. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low near 37°F, and Sunday is on track to be mostly sunny with a high near 60°F. A slight chance of light rain sneaks back in late Sunday night into Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City.
Early Week Shake-Up Brings Rain And Mountain Snow
Forecast models point to a more active pattern early next week, with a front arriving Monday, followed by a stronger system from Tuesday into Wednesday. That second system could bring rain to the valleys and fresh snow to the higher terrain. Forecasters see a greater than 50 percent chance that much of Utah will pick up at least a quarter inch of precipitation between Monday evening and Wednesday night, and roughly a 60 percent chance that northern mountains could see more than six inches of snow in that same window.
Impacts For Commuters And Ski Areas
Through Sunday, commutes and outdoor events should roll along without much weather trouble. Early next week is a different story, especially if you are driving over mountain passes or heading to ski areas. Skiers in the northern ranges have the best shot at fresh snow Tuesday and Wednesday, while valley drivers should plan on wet roads and cooler temperatures once the system moves through.
How To Stay Updated
There are no watches or warnings in effect right now, but it is worth checking updated forecasts before heading out Monday through Wednesday. For background on the weekend outlook, see our earlier look at Salt Lake City's weeklong winter sun break, as per Hoodline. We will update this page if any advisories are issued.
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