Salt Lake City wakes up clear and cool this morning, about 46°F at Salt Lake City International Airport, but the valley will not stay chilly for long. Temperatures are expected to jump quickly, with highs reaching the upper 70s on Saturday, March 28. Evenings should stay pleasantly mild through the weekend, before a cooler, wetter pattern muscles in later in the week.
Afternoon Heat Peaks Saturday
Saturday, March 28, is slated to top out near 78°F, with Sunday, March 29, not far behind at around 77°F. Light south-southwest breezes of about 3 to 7 mph should keep things comfortable, making both days friendly for outdoor plans, errands, or a last-minute backyard hangout.
Cooler, Wetter Pattern Midweek
A Pacific system is on track to move in from Monday night into Tuesday (March 30–31), bringing a good shot at valley rain and mountain snow above roughly 7,500 to 8,500 feet. As colder air settles in by Thursday, April 2, snow levels may drop to around 4,500 to 6,000 feet. Gusty winds are expected on Wednesday and especially Thursday, with widespread afternoon gusts possibly reaching 25 to 45 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
What This Means For Your Plans
Soak up the warm, dry weekend while it lasts, but keep a close eye on canyon roads and ski-area reports before any late-week mountain runs. Traction devices or chains could be needed over the higher passes if the snow piles up. There are no active watches or warnings for Salt Lake City this morning, March 28, and we first flagged this late-week pattern in Hoodline's March 3 heads-up. For last-minute go-or-no-go decisions, municipal road cameras and the National Weather Service remain your best bet.
