Salt Lake City is starting Sunday clear and chilly, with temperatures in the upper 30s before a mild afternoon takes over. Partly sunny skies should push the city near 56 degrees, while light southeast winds keep the day fairly calm. The pleasant stretch is brief, though, with a wetter and colder pattern taking shape by Tuesday.
Mild Sunday And Monday Set Up A Wet Tuesday
Sunday night will stay partly cloudy with a low near 37, followed by a mostly cloudy Monday that could reach 59 degrees. Rain may begin after 5 a.m. Tuesday, when the chance of precipitation rises to 100% and daytime temperatures top out near 53. Rainfall totals could reach a quarter- to half-inch in many valley communities.
Above 8,000 feet, Tuesday’s storm is expected to bring significant snow, potentially complicating mountain travel.
Flooding and Mountain-Route Guidance
As valley rain arrives, Salt Lake City Public Utilities says clogged gutters and storm-drain inlets can contribute to localized flooding. The department asks residents to report flooding to its emergency dispatch center at 801-483-6700.
UDOT says traction-device requirements depend on road conditions. Notices are provided through road signs, message boards, its traffic app and social media.
Rain And Snow Keep Returning Late Week
Tuesday night may start with rain before changing to a rain-and-snow mix as temperatures fall toward 32 degrees. Wednesday should briefly turn mostly sunny with a high near 50, but another chance of rain arrives Wednesday night and rain is likely again Thursday.
The unsettled pattern continues into Friday, when rain is forecast after 5 p.m. with a high near 62. Saturday looks somewhat calmer but rain is forecast before 5 p.m., making this a week for keeping both the umbrella and winter layers close by.
