Salt Lake City wakes up on the grey and soggy side Thursday, April 23, with reporting sites near the airport hovering around 43°F. Scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder are expected through the morning, but by late afternoon, the clouds should crack open for some sun, with highs topping out near 57°F.
Today And Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms are likely before noon, then fade to just a slight chance through mid-afternoon. West-northwest winds should stay on the tame side around 5–7 mph, although canyon gusts are still in play. By Thursday night, lows dip into the upper 30s to low 40s, and the National Weather Service notes that some Utah valleys are at risk of freezes late Thursday into early Friday, while much of the Wasatch Front is expected to dodge a hard freeze.
Commute And Safety
Plan for a soggier-than-usual Thursday morning commute. Brief, heavier downpours could cut visibility and leave canyon roads slick. Secure patio furniture, cover sensitive plants if you live on low-lying valley floors, and give yourself extra time on I‑15 and the canyon routes; see our wicked winds and raw rain guidance from earlier in the week, as per Hoodline.
Weekend Outlook
A stronger system is poised to move in Saturday night through Monday, April 25–27, bringing more widespread valley rain and heavier mountain precipitation, according to the National Weather Service. Northern ranges could pick up about 1–4 inches of new snow, with locally 5–8 inches possible over the Bear River Range. Snow levels near 7,000–8,000 feet could make mountain travel a headache even if the valleys stay mostly in rainy territory.
