Thursday, May 7, Salt Lake City is starting clear and mild, with temperatures near 52°F at Salt Lake City International Airport and a light southeast breeze. Skies stay mostly sunny, and the high should land around 77°F this afternoon, with southwest winds running about 7 to 9 mph.
The warm-up holds through late day, with hourly highs topping out around 76 to 77°F by late afternoon and essentially no chance of rain. Tonight looks mostly clear with lows near 50°F and light northeast winds.
Heat Builds Into Next Week
A broad ridge of high pressure is set to crank temperatures higher through the weekend and into next week, pushing valley highs into the low 80s on Sunday and into the 90s on Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service currently pegs Monday near 92°F, which would nudge past the daily record of 91°F, and forecasters show little to no rain across the area over the next 7 to 10 days. That trend lines up with the from frost to frying outlook and the broader guidance from NWS Salt Lake City, as per Hoodline.
Dry Air And Fire Weather Risk
The most acute fire weather threat is focused over southwestern Utah as early as Saturday, but very dry afternoons and poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected across much of the state next week. In the Salt Lake Valley, residents should be ready for low afternoon humidity, which may not hit red flag criteria locally but still makes it a smart time to avoid outdoor burning and to secure yard debris.
Plan For The Heat
Basic heat precautions will go a long way. Hydrate, push strenuous outdoor work into the morning or evening, and check in on older neighbors and pets. Salt Lake County keeps a running list of cooling centers and heat safety resources for anyone who needs a break from the warmth. You can find the county’s guidance and cooling center map via Salt Lake County.
