Salt Lake City woke up to clear skies, dry air, and temperatures already in the low 70s on Friday, July 10, as the valley heads straight into a punishing stretch of triple-digit heat. Forecasters are calling for a high near 1006 today, kicking off a heat wave expected to push much of the valley into the triple digits through the weekend.
What Officials Are Saying
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning beginning Saturday afternoon, July 11, and lasting into the early hours of Tuesday, July 14. The alert warns of "dangerously hot conditions" with the potential for highs near 1056 in some valley locations. The agency is also flagging critical fire weather across parts of southern Utah today as gusty winds combine with very low humidity. Officials are pressing residents, especially outdoor workers and anyone without dependable air conditioning, to take extra precautions.
Cooling Options
To give residents a break from the heat, Salt Lake County has opened public "Cool Zones" across the valley. Options include the Weigand Center at 437 W 200 S, open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the Salt Lake City Public Library at 400 S 210 E. For a complete list of locations and hours, check Salt Lake County online and look for its Cool Zones information. If you need immediate help with shelter or cooling, you can call 2-1-1 for local assistance.
What To Expect
Temperatures are forecast to hit around 1006 on Friday, July 10, rise to roughly 1036 on Saturday, July 11, and climb to about 1066 on Sunday, July 12. Monday, July 13, is expected to stay in the low 100s before a modest cooldown later next week. Overnight lows in many valley neighborhoods are expected to linger in the low-to-mid 70s, which means limited relief after sunset.
Light winds should prevail across the Salt Lake Valley most afternoons, but the National Weather Service is calling for gustier, drier conditions over southern and central Utah, where fire weather concerns remain elevated.
Heat Safety
Officials are urging basic but crucial heat safety steps: drink water throughout the day, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest hours, and stay in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible. Never leave children, older adults, or pets in parked cars, even for a short time, since interior temperatures can become lethal within minutes. Residents are also encouraged to check on neighbors who may not have air conditioning and to use the listed Cool Zones if home temperatures stay dangerously high.
We first flagged this warming trend in earlier Hoodline coverage; see how this heat has trended upward in recent weeks. This page will be updated if warnings or conditions change over the weekend.
