Salt Lake City greets the day with clear skies and high temperatures. Get the full forecast and what these sunny skies mean for your daily plans!

Enjoy a detailed forecast for Salt Lake City this afternoon with a focus on the expansive clear blue skies and rising temperatures peppering the Southwest. We cover everything from scattered showers in Nevada to a sharp rise in degrees across major cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas. Perfect for residents or visitors planning their day! The Southwest region is seeing a mix of conditions on the radar. Showers are lightly scattered across northern Nevada, near Ely, with more organized cloud cover stretching into parts of Utah around Cedar City. Redding and Reno are experiencing clearer conditions, while there’s a touch of rain moving towards the higher elevations near Flagstaff. The skies over San Francisco and Las Vegas remain clear, setting the stage for dry weather in those areas.
This afternoon in Salt Lake City, temperatures are soaring into the 90s, peaking at 94 degrees by 6 PM. Winds are coming from the southwest at 13 mph, providing a bit of relief. The sky will transition from mostly cloudy at 4 PM to partly cloudy by 8 PM. Expect a warm and breezy afternoon as you plan your day.
Today’s high temperatures in the Southwest are sizzling. Las Vegas and Phoenix are blazing, both reaching a scorching 108 degrees. Bakersfield follows closely with a high of 99, while Fresno peaks at 97. San Diego remains cooler at 76, and San Francisco experiences a notable contrast with only 61 degrees.
Tonight, low temperatures in the Southwest will see Flagstaff dipping to 49 degrees. Ely will be notably cooler at 43 degrees, while Las Vegas remains mild at 59 degrees. Bakersfield is expected to drop to 68 degrees, and Los Angeles will cool off to 60 degrees. San Diego is also at a comfortable 60 degrees for the night.
Tomorrow, Phoenix is set to swelter with a high of 108 degrees, well above the average for this time of year. Las Vegas will also be feeling the heat, with temperatures soaring to 106 degrees. Bakersfield anticipates a warm day at 97 degrees, while Fresno follows closely with a high of 95. Los Angeles is expected to be milder at 77 degrees. Slightly cooler temperatures can be found in San Francisco, only reaching 64 degrees as coastal influences persist.
Tomorrow, the desert Southwest can expect a mixture of sunshine and clouds with temperatures rising into the upper 80s to low 90s. A frontal boundary approaches from the northwest, bringing the chance of isolated thunderstorms for late afternoon into evening, primarily impacting parts of Arizona. While significant weather threats appear minimal, monitor for gusty winds accompanying any storm. The Pacific coastline remains active with scattered showers, especially over Northern California and areas extending towards the Sierra Nevada, leading to slick road conditions. Temperatures across these regions will linger cooler, in the 70s, due to persistent cloud cover and precipitation chances.
The UV index in Salt Lake City is projected to be very high on Wednesday at 8, with burn times around 17 minutes. By Thursday, the index rises to 9, shortening the burn time to just 15 minutes under clear skies.