Light rain is already falling across Salt Lake City early Saturday, August 29, with temperatures around 66 degrees as of 5:35 a.m. MDT. The wet start is expected to build into a stormier afternoon, with a 90% chance of precipitation and a high near 80. For anyone with outdoor plans, the bigger question is how quickly the weather turns from damp to disruptive.
Storm Threat Peaks Saturday Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms are likely before noon Saturday, with a possible lull before storms become more widespread after about 3 p.m. The National Weather Service says northern Utah could see strong to severe thunderstorms, with hail, heavy rain and wind gusts that may exceed 60 mph in some storms. The flash-flood threat will also be elevated, even though no watches or warnings are currently posted for Utah.
Saturday Night Stays Wet
Saturday night, August 29, remains unsettled, with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low near 60 degrees. Southeast winds around 7 mph are expected, while another tenth to quarter-inch of rain may fall. Heavy bursts could make roads slick, and visibility could change quickly, especially near active storm cells.
Cooler, Active Pattern Lingers
Sunday, August 30, brings partly sunny skies but still a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 80. Monday warms slightly to around 83 with a 30% chance of storms, while Tuesday looks like the quietest day of the stretch: sunny and near 85. Additional shower and thunderstorm chances return Wednesday through Friday, keeping the first half of next week more active than a typical late-August forecast.
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