Tune in for a sunny start in Salt Lake City with highs reaching 90°F. Read on for detailed forecasts, including unexpected showers and UV index warnings!

Welcome to your detailed forecast for Salt Lake City and the Southwest. As temperatures climb, Amy Freeze guides you through what to expect each morning and how to plan your days with precision. From sunny skies to the occasional storm, stay weather-aware with expert insights. Plus, get a sneak peek at the 7-day outlook with temperatures, cloud cover, and more. Read more at https://amyfreeze.ai/
The Southwest region is currently clear and dry in the majority of areas, with most activity happening in Nevada and Arizona. On the radar, we see scattered showers approaching from the southwest, primarily affecting areas like Cedar City and just south of Ely. Flagstaff, Arizona, is also experiencing some scattered precipitation, potentially increasing in coverage as it moves eastward. Los Angeles is enjoying clear skies, while coastal areas, including San Francisco and San Diego, remain largely dry. As the evening progresses, expect these showers to possibly extend into the overnight hours, primarily impacting the higher elevations and eastern parts of the region.
Sunny skies greet Salt Lake City in the morning with temperatures starting at 66 degrees at 8 AM. A light southeast breeze at 8 miles per hour continues through 10 AM, as temperatures rise to 72 degrees. By noon, expect temperatures to reach 82 degrees with a gentle south-southeast wind at 7 miles per hour.
Tomorrow, the Southwest will see soaring high temperatures, significantly above average for this time of year. Los Angeles is set to reach 77 degrees, while San Diego will also enjoy a pleasant 77 degrees. Fresno is sizzling at 100 degrees, with Bakersfield expected to peak at a blistering 101 degrees. Las Vegas will be warm as well, hitting 95 degrees. In Phoenix, temperatures are forecasted to climb to 85 degrees, reflecting the overall trend of summer-like warmth across the region.
For the Southwest forecast tomorrow, clear skies dominate much of the desert regions, bringing warm temperatures, with highs reaching the low to mid-90s. Expect some scattered showers in Southern California, particularly over higher elevations, leading to occasional slick conditions. Northern areas near Arizona might experience isolated thunderstorms by late afternoon, so stay aware. Temperatures remain steady with a slight cooling trend in coastal areas due to onshore winds.
Salt Lake City’s UV index for Saturday is high at 8, with potential burn times of just 17 minutes under direct sunlight. On Sunday, the UV index jumps to very high levels at 9, with an even quicker burn time of 15 minutes.
For the 7-day outlook in Salt Lake City: Saturday: Clear skies with a high of 90 degrees and a low of 65. Sunday: Cloudy conditions set in with a high reaching 92 degrees and a low of 65. Monday: Partly cloudy skies with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 55. Tuesday: Mostly clear, warming up to 77 degrees with an overnight low of 54. Wednesday: Another mostly clear day with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 56. Thursday: Partly cloudy skies with temperatures peaking at 81 degrees and a low of 60. Friday: The week wraps up with clear conditions and a high of 85 degrees, cooling to 61 at night.