Salt Lake City rolled into Friday, May 29, with blue skies and a comfortable mid-morning 63°F at Salt Lake City International Airport. Mostly sunny weather should hang on through the early afternoon, with the high topping out near 79°F. After that, the atmosphere starts to get rowdy. A growing chance of showers and thunderstorms kicks in after about 3 p.m., and as clouds build, temperatures will ease back into the mid-70s. For the evening commute, plan on the possibility of brief, gusty downpours that could catch you between freeway exits.
What To Expect This Afternoon And Evening
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to bubble up late Friday afternoon and ramp up into the evening. Forecasters peg the daytime rain chance near 30%, with the best odds after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. A few stronger cells could kick out gusty outflow winds, and there is a small chance of localized gusts near 40 mph around the more intense storms. If you are headed into the canyons, bring a jacket, have a backup plan and keep an eye on the sky.
Friday Night Into Saturday
Showers are expected to become more widespread Friday night into Saturday across northern Utah and southwest Wyoming, with steadier, more productive rainfall over the Wasatch and Uinta ranges, according to the National Weather Service. Mountain snow levels may sag toward about 9,000 feet, and a few inches of wet snow are possible across the highest Uintas. Saturday turns cooler, with afternoon highs near 70°F and lows settling around 50°F Saturday night.
Plan Ahead
There are no watches or warnings in effect for the Salt Lake forecast zone at the moment, although localized critical fire-weather conditions remain possible in far-southeast Utah. This update revisits the timing and mountain-snow details from our earlier look at afternoon storms and howling gusts, as per Hoodline. If you have outdoor evening plans, think about shifting them earlier or punting to Sunday, when skies should be much quieter.
Travel And Aviation
After dark, showers could cut visibility just enough to slow things down, and brief delays are on the table. Salt Lake City International may see MVFR conditions Friday night into early Saturday. If you are catching a flight, check airline status before you leave, and give yourself some extra time for the drive.
