Salt Lake City woke up under clear skies Thursday, with temperatures sitting in the low 60s at Salt Lake City International Airport. A quick cool spell arrives at the end of the week, then the thermostat cranks right back up, with valley highs expected to surge into the mid to upper 70s by the weekend.
Afternoon And Tonight
Thursday stays mostly textbook spring along the Wasatch Front: sunshine, a high near 65°F, and northwest winds around 5 to 13 mph, with some stronger gusts in the afternoon. A front sweeps through late in the day and brings partly cloudy skies plus a chillier night, with valley lows dropping into the upper 30s by Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, Utah is sitting out any major alerts for now, while neighboring Wyoming is under a Red Flag Warning through Thursday evening.
Weekend Heat Spike
High pressure builds back over the western United States this weekend, and that is when things really warm up. Highs are projected to hit around 77°F on both Saturday and Sunday, which is well above normal for late March and close to record territory in some spots. Mountain areas could see a few isolated afternoon showers or storms try to bubble up, but most valley locations should stay dry and unseasonably warm.
For more context on this early-season warmth, check out how Salt Lake basks in early March heat, as per Hoodline.
Next Week: Cooler And Wetter
By Tuesday, forecast models and local meteorologists flip the script. Shower chances pick up during the day Tuesday, with a better shot at showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night into Wednesday as a trough moves in. Highs fall back into the 50s on Wednesday, and the middle of next week looks more unsettled overall. If you are planning anything outdoors early in the week, keep an eye on updated forecasts, since the timing of the rain and thunder could still shift.
What This Means For You
If you are planning hard outdoor work or a big hike this weekend, try to schedule it for the morning or evening and bring plenty of water, since afternoons will feel much warmer than what late March usually delivers. Heading for the high country? A light wind layer is a smart addition to the pack, and be ready for sudden gusty outflow winds near any late-day thunderstorms. Updates will follow if heat advisories, watches, or any other weather alerts are issued.
