From Sun to Storms: Tracking This Week’s Dynamic Weather in Salt Lake City and Beyond
By
Amy Freeze
Explore the shifting skies of the Southwest, from sunny spells in Salt Lake City to stormy forecasts in Phoenix and beyond. Stay informed about what the weather holds this week.
Get the latest updates on Salt Lake City and Southwest’s weather for June 7, 2025. From clear skies to thunderstorms, find out what the weather has in store for us!
Welcome to our detailed analysis of the Southwest’s weather as we look into conditions spanning from Salt Lake City to San Diego. This week features a variety of weather patterns, from high UV indices in Salt Lake City to potential severe weather in Arizona. Below is a day-by-day breakdown, ensuring you stay prepared for any weather event that comes our way. Read more about each day’s forecast and what precautions to take!
The Southwest region is experiencing a mix of weather conditions with rain primarily along the coast. San Francisco is seeing light to moderate rain showers, while San Diego is also experiencing some rainfall activity. Meanwhile, Ely and Salt Lake City are mostly clear, providing a break from precipitation. In contrast, Flagstaff and Fresno remain under cloud cover, with potential for light showers in adjacent areas.
For this evening in Salt Lake City, get ready for a warm and sunny start at 9 PM with temperatures at 84 degrees and a northwest wind at 8 mph. As the evening progresses, temperatures will drop to 78 degrees by 11 PM with clear skies and a light easterly breeze at 6 mph. By 1 AM, expect temperatures to cool further to 72 degrees with the wind shifting to the east-southeast at 8 mph under clear skies.
Tonight, temperatures will drop significantly across the Southwest. Las Vegas will see a low of 56 degrees, while Phoenix cools to 78. Flagstaff is expected to drop to a chilly 49 degrees, and Bakersfield will have a low of 71. San Francisco will experience a low of 53, making for a comfortable night in the Bay Area.
Tomorrow in Phoenix, expect a high of 107 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Las Vegas is also heating up, reaching 106 degrees under clear skies. Fresno will see temperatures climbing to 99 degrees, while Bakersfield is set to hit 100 degrees. San Diego remains much cooler at 72 degrees, offering a nice respite from the heat. In San Francisco, highs will only reach 62 degrees.
Expect active weather in the Southwest tomorrow as a frontal system sweeps through. Anticipate scattered thunderstorms and locally heavy downpours in the afternoon, particularly across Arizona and New Mexico. High temperatures will vary, with the desert regions remaining warm while cooler air pushes in behind the front. Be prepared for possible severe weather risks, especially high winds and hail in eastern Arizona. As the front moves eastward, conditions will improve, giving way to clearer skies and more stable weather late Wednesday.
In Salt Lake City, the UV index is soaring to a very high 9 this Saturday and Sunday, meaning you could burn in as little as 15 minutes under direct sunlight.
For the 7-day forecast in Salt Lake City:
Saturday: Enjoy clear skies with a high of 87 degrees and a low of 64 degrees.
Sunday: Another clear day, warming up to 89 degrees and cooling to 64 degrees at night.
Monday: Expect sunny conditions with temperatures reaching 91 degrees during the day and dropping to 64 degrees overnight.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies with a daytime high of 93 degrees and a low of 67 degrees.
Wednesday: Continuing with partly cloudy skies, look for a high of 92 degrees and a low of 63 degrees.
Thursday: Partly cloudy once more, with temperatures around 92 degrees in the afternoon and 65 degrees at night.
Friday: Wrapping up the week with partly cloudy skies, a high of 91 degrees, and a low of 64 degrees.