Salt Lake City Sizzles In Mid-90s Heat Before Weekend Storms Crash The Party

Salt Lake City wakes up clear Tuesday, with temperatures headed from the low 70s this morning into the low 90s by afternoon. The valley stays mostly sunny and dry through Thursday, when the heat peaks near 96 degrees. Then the pattern turns more unsettled, with shower and thunderstorm chances returning Friday night and hanging around through the weekend.

Three Hot Days Ahead

The forecast calls for a high near 93 Tuesday, 95 Wednesday, and 96 Thursday, with light south winds generally between 2 and 6 mph. Overnight lows will remain mild, around 69 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday nights and 71 Thursday night. According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms should be more confined to higher terrain and nearby valleys through Thursday, keeping Salt Lake City's daytime forecast mostly sunny.

Storm Chances Rise Friday Night

Friday will still be warm, with a high near 94 and partly sunny skies, but the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases Friday night. Saturday looks noticeably cooler at about 87 degrees, with a slight chance of morning rain followed by a better chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Sunday remains partly sunny with a high near 86 and another chance of showers and thunderstorms.

The latest forecast gives the highest precipitation chances to Saturday night, at 41%, followed by 31% Sunday and 18% Monday. Storms can bring sudden downpours and gusty, erratic winds, so outdoor plans may need a quick radar check, especially from Friday night through Sunday. The National Weather Service also says heat-related illness risk will increase as temperatures rise Wednesday and Thursday, particularly across lower elevations of southern Utah.

No Watches Or Warnings In Effect

The latest update lists no watches, warnings, or advisories for Utah or Wyoming. For Salt Lake City, that means the near-term concern is straightforward summer heat followed by a wetter, stormier weekend rather than a current emergency. Keep water handy during the hottest afternoons, and move indoors if thunder rolls in while you're outside.