Salt Lake City is heading into a warm stretch Wednesday, with the valley expected to remain warm through Saturday before a sharp weekend reset. Rising storm chances and potentially strong winds could arrive Saturday ahead of a cold front.
Warm, Dry Stretch Holds Through Thursday
Wednesday will stay mostly sunny, with a low near 59 Wednesday night. Thursday should remain warm and dry. According to the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Salt Lake City saw its third warmest September on record in 2025. According to the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Utah recorded its warmest year on record in 2025, at 4.3°F above its 20th-century average.
Friday Brings Increasing Precipitation Threat
Friday brings an increased threat of precipitation from Friday afternoon into Saturday. Saturday brings an increased threat of showers and thunderstorms, along with gusty southerly winds.
The National Weather Service says western valleys have about a 50% chance of seeing wind gusts above 45 mph for at least three hours Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. That could create rougher conditions for high-profile vehicles, outdoor events and anyone working or recreating in exposed areas.
KUTV reported that strong winds moving across Utah on May 13, 2026, knocked out power to thousands of customers, grounded traffic on some roads and created dangerous conditions.
Cold Front Sends Temperatures Tumbling Sunday
The weekend's main change comes late Saturday or early Sunday, when a strong cold front moves through Utah. Showers and thunderstorms remain possible through Saturday, while Sunday should be cooler after the front.
That would mean a cooler Sunday after the front.
Dry Air Adds A Fire-Weather Concern
Despite the weekend storm chances, much of the week will remain dry, and afternoon humidity could fall into the teens or even single digits in parts of the region. The National Weather Service says fire-weather concerns will be most pronounced in portions of Utah outside the Salt Lake Valley, while no watches, warnings or advisories are posted for Salt Lake City.
