Salt Lake City is waking up to clear skies and a crisp 45°F at the airport this morning, setting the stage for a deceptively calm end to the workweek. Friday, April 24, will be mostly sunny with a high near 63°F and just a slight, roughly 20% chance of a quick shower between noon and 3 p.m. Northwest winds stay on the gentle side at about 3 to 10 mph with gusts near 10 mph, so most midday plans should stay dry. Still, you will want a light layer for the cool start and a bit of a breeze later in the day.
Tonight Through Monday
Overnight lows drop into the upper 30s, and the National Weather Service has Freeze Warnings out for parts of central and southwest Utah and eastern Box Elder County through Friday morning. That means it is a good idea to cover tender plants and double-check outdoor faucets in colder, low-lying yards.
A stronger Pacific system arrives Saturday night, April 25, and sticks around through Monday, April 27. That one brings a solid change to wet and stormy weather, with showers and likely thunderstorms moving in. Along the higher Wasatch ridgelines, totals of roughly 6 to 10 inches of snow are possible, with the upper Cottonwoods favored for the heaviest amounts. Down in the valleys, rainfall could reach a few tenths of an inch Saturday night, with some spots seeing around a quarter to a half inch on Sunday. Snow levels will start near 7,500 to 8,000 feet before lowering with a follow-up system. For the latest details and any new advisories, check the NWS Salt Lake City forecast.
Impacts And Travel Tips
Mountain and canyon travel could slow down Saturday night through Monday as the storm ramps up. Late-day storms may bring bursts of heavy rain, lightning, and reduced visibility along canyon roads, so plan extra time if you are heading into the high country.
Before driving up Big Cottonwood or Little Cottonwood, look at live road and camera updates from the Utah Department of Transportation at UDOT current conditions. Around the house, secure patio furniture and cover sensitive outdoor plants Friday night and again over the weekend as temperatures dip and storms roll in. If you rely on transit, keep an eye on UTA service alerts in case weekend weather affects light rail or bus schedules.
Quick Day-By-Day
Friday, April 24: Sunny and mild, high near 63°F, with a slight chance of a brief shower between noon and 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 25: Mostly sunny with a high near 65°F and a chance of isolated afternoon convection. Saturday night into Sunday brings showers and thunderstorms likely, with a low around 46°F.
Sunday, April 26, and Monday, April 27: Wet, unsettled, and cooler, with highs in the mid 50s. Mountain travel may turn snowy and slow, so keep checking updated forecasts for timing and impacts.
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