Sunday is serving up a taste of early fall instead of high summer in Salt Lake City. As of this morning, June 28, clouds and a cool 55°F at Salt Lake City International Airport, along with a light north breeze, are the lingering signature of a strong, slow-moving front that shoved through overnight. Daytime highs will stay well below normal, with most valley spots topping out only in the upper 60s. Scattered rain showers are on the table before noon, with a slight shot at thunderstorms later this afternoon.
Showers And Cool Temperatures Today
Cloud cover sticks around while spotty morning showers drift across the area, and you may hear a stray rumble of thunder into the afternoon. Most valley neighbourhoods will stay on the cool side. Northern valleys and higher terrain have the best odds of picking up measurable rain.
Still, expectations should stay in check: this is a cool, showery day, not the start of a long, soaking pattern. Think intermittent spits of rain rather than an all-day deluge.
Winds And Fire Weather
According to the National Weather Service, highs should land near 68°F today, with about a 30% chance of showers before noon and roughly a 40% chance of showers overnight. Temperatures slip into the upper 40s Sunday night into Monday, June 29.
The local office also notes that while winds in the valleys stay mostly modest, post-frontal gusts of 30 to 40 mph are possible east of I‑15, with isolated ridgeline gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. Parts of central and southern Utah remain under Red Flag or critical fire weather messaging into this evening. If you have outdoor plans, treat gusty winds and lightning as the main hazards tonight.
Looking Ahead
Temperatures rebound steadily through the week. Highs are expected to reach near 80°F on Tuesday, June 30, rise into the upper 80s by Wednesday, July 1, and push into the low 90s by Thursday, July 2. The pattern dries out but turns breezier, which brings fire weather concerns back into focus later in the week.
For context on the broader heat and wind pattern that set up the recent fire danger, see storms, wildfire fears and firework crackdown from June 27, as per Hoodline.
Short version for your Sunday plans: expect a damp morning commute and keep a light rain jacket handy. Secure patio furniture and any loose gear ahead of stronger gusts. Skip open burning and fireworks where warnings are in place, and check the National Weather Service and local authorities for the latest watches and advisories before heading out.
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