Salt Lake City is soaking up a classic spring Sunday on March 29, with clear skies and afternoon highs heading for the mid-70s, topping out near 76°F. It is the kind of warm, dry day tailor-made for canyon walks, yard work, or knocking out errands before the weather turns more complicated later in the week.
Sunny Start, Light Winds
Across the valleys, temperatures climb into the mid-70s today with only light southwest breezes of about 3 to 7 mph. Rain chances stay very low, so outdoor plans look solid. Monday, March 30, keeps the mild streak going, with warm conditions and mostly dry weather holding on for one more day before the next system moves in.
Rain And Mountain Snow Return Tuesday
The quiet pattern starts to break down on Tuesday, March 31, as a new system moves across northern Utah. Rain showers become likely during the day, with forecasters calling for about a 60% chance of rain, and those showers expand into more widespread rain and thunderstorms into Wednesday, April 1. Most of the accumulating snow targets the higher elevations of the Wasatch and Uinta ranges, where snow levels are expected to sit near 7,500 to 9,000 feet. Down in the valleys, plan on mainly rain, although a brief mix with wet snow late Thursday night into Friday cannot be ruled out. No watches or warnings are currently posted for the Salt Lake City forecast zone, but forecasters are flagging gusty winds ahead of the Thursday cold front, according to the National Weather Service.
What To Watch
Heading up the canyons or into the high country early this week? Pack traction devices and give yourself extra time on Tuesday and Wednesday, since higher-elevation roads will be the first to see snow and slush. Gusty conditions are expected on Thursday ahead of the next front, so high-profile vehicles and early-morning canyon commuters should be ready for periods of wind, wet pavement, and potentially slick patches.
Updates will follow if any watches, advisories, or other alerts are issued. Check the latest forecast before any late-night or early-morning travel. For live updates and hour-by-hour changes, see the National Weather Service forecast for Salt Lake City.
