Salt Lake City is starting Friday with a volatile mix of wind, clouds and incoming showers, followed by a noticeably calmer weekend. South winds are expected to increase to 9 to 14 mph as scattered showers and thunderstorms develop through the day.
Friday’s high should reach about 59 degrees, with a 40% chance of rain and storms and partly sunny breaks between showers. The National Weather Service expects most precipitation to wind down Friday morning, though lingering showers could return during the afternoon; Thursday’s storm setup was previously outlined by Hoodline.
For anyone heading out early, the combination of wet roads and sudden gusts deserves a little extra caution. The latest forecast puts Friday’s south winds at 9 to 14 mph, and storms may bring gusty, unpredictable winds.
Rain Tapers Before A Mostly Sunny Saturday
Friday night brings a 60% chance of rain showers, with temperatures dropping to around 42 degrees. Saturday should be a much easier day for outdoor plans, with partly sunny skies, light northwesterly winds and a high near 56.
Sunday Stays Cool Before Monday’s Brief Warmup
Sunday could begin with isolated showers before noon, then turn partly sunny with a high near 57. Monday looks like the week’s most comfortable day, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing to about 62 degrees.
Mountain Snow And More Rain Chances Ahead
Higher elevations could pick up 1 to 4 inches of snow above 9,000 feet as the unsettled pattern moves through, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday and Wednesday look dry and mostly sunny, with highs around 61 to 62 degrees. Thursday is forecast to bring widespread precipitation, with cooler air and below-normal highs Friday.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Salt Lake City area in the current forecast. The practical takeaway is simple: keep rain gear handy Friday, enjoy the clearer weekend, and expect another unsettled turn early next week.
