Salt Lake City is starting the holiday weekend on a crisp note, with clear skies and mid-50s readings at Salt Lake City International Airport early Saturday. That cool start will not last long, though, as temperatures climb quickly into the low 80s this afternoon. Sunshine is expected to hang on through most of the Memorial Day stretch, keeping outdoor plans in good shape before a new weather pattern moves in next week.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday, May 23, is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 83°F and light winds, easing into a comfortable Saturday night low around 58°F. Sunday, May 24, should turn a bit hotter with highs near 86°F, and Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, is forecast to top out around 88°F. For detailed hourly temperatures, wind shifts, and any late-breaking changes, check the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Isolated Mountain Showers Possible
While the valleys, including the Salt Lake Valley, are expected to stay mostly dry, the higher terrain and parts of southern Utah could see isolated afternoon and evening showers or briefly rumbling thunderstorms on Saturday. Hoodline covered a round of gusty midday storms earlier this month on May 4, but today’s convection looks more spotty and confined. Any storms that do pop up should be short-lived and are not expected to deliver widespread, soaking rainfall.
Gusty Winds And Fire Weather Next Week
A stronger system sliding through Monday into Tuesday, especially on Tuesday, May 26, will crank up southerly winds across the region and boost the odds of gusty conditions. Forecasters are flagging the potential for stronger gusts across portions of western Utah and locally critical fire-weather conditions in parts of southern Utah, where low humidity will pair with those brisk winds. If you have outdoor burning planned or live near dry brush and other fire-prone areas, plan to follow updates closely and be ready to adjust your schedule.
How To Plan
Count on a warm, mostly sunny holiday weekend, but bring a light layer for those cooler evenings and a rain shell if you are heading up into the mountains, where a stray shower could sneak through. Before the winds pick up early next week, secure patio furniture, umbrellas, and anything else that might go airborne. Keep tabs on the National Weather Service forecast before traveling or hosting events, and follow local burn restrictions if you are venturing into southern Utah. Staying weather-aware as the holiday week unfolds will help keep both your plans and your property safe.
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