Salt Lake City is starting Saturday clear and cool, with the latest airport observation showing temperatures around 45 degrees and a light southeasterly wind before sunrise. That chill is temporary: sunshine should push the valley to about 68 degrees this afternoon, with no rain expected. It’s an easy day for errands, trails and patios—provided you dress for the morning instead of the afternoon.
Sunny Weekend Weather Holds Through Monday
The National Weather Service expects sunny skies Saturday and Sunday, with generally light winds at about 3 mph. Hoodline’s October 15 forecast puts the high near 68 Saturday and 69 Sunday, with weekend nighttime temperatures in the mid-40s.
Monday keeps the mild run going, with sunshine and a high near 70 before partly cloudy skies arrive overnight. That is a modest update to Hoodline’s earlier forecast, which highlighted a longer sunny stretch before the next weather system became more apparent.
Rain Chances Increase Tuesday
Tuesday marks the turn, with a slight chance of rain before noon followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high should reach about 66 degrees, with partly sunny skies giving way to a less settled afternoon.
Wednesday could bring more widespread precipitation beginning in the morning, with showers and thunderstorms possible and a high near 56. For Salt Lake City residents, that makes Tuesday and Wednesday the days to keep outdoor plans flexible—and perhaps stop pretending the umbrella can stay in the closet forever.
Thursday And Friday Look Wettest
Rain becomes likely Thursday, especially before noon, followed by showers and thunderstorms and a cooler high near 61 degrees. Thursday night carries an 89% chance of showers and thunderstorms, while Friday brings more rain and likely storms with a high near 53.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Salt Lake City area at this time. The broader forecast points to a wetter stretch from Wednesday into Friday, while snow levels remain high enough that the valley’s main concern should be rain rather than snow.
