Stay ahead of the weather in Salt Lake City this week with forecasts of sunny highs, cool night lows, and potential for scattered thunderstorms in the region. Read more on our blog!

In this blog post, delve deep into the summer climate of Salt Lake City alongside trends across the Southwest. With temperatures soaring and sudden showers, understanding these patterns is crucial. We discuss daily variations, upcoming cooling trends, and how they impact our routines and plans. Keep an eye on our daily updates for maximum preparedness. Read the full story on: https://amyfreeze.ai/salt-lake-city-summer-weather-wonders The Southwest region is showing varied weather conditions. Redding and San Francisco are experiencing rain showers, extending along the northern California coast. Ely and Cedar City are under clear skies, with no precipitation. Los Angeles and San Diego remain free of any significant weather events, while Flagstaff could expect cooler temperatures without rain interference.
Temperatures in Salt Lake City this afternoon rise to 98 to 101 degrees under sunny skies, with a steady south-southwest wind around 16 to 18 miles per hour. The warm and dry conditions are expected to persist into the early evening.
Today’s high temperatures in the Southwest show some notable heat. Phoenix is sizzling with a high of 116 degrees, while Las Vegas is not far behind at 110 degrees. In California, Bakersfield hits 103 degrees, and Fresno warms up to 99. Coastal San Diego remains slightly cooler at 74 degrees, providing a stark contrast to the inland heat. San Francisco experiences a much milder day with a high of just 64 degrees.
Tonight, temperatures will drop significantly across the Southwest. Las Vegas sees a low of 62 degrees, while Flagstaff will cool down to 50. In California, Bakersfield drops to 59, and San Francisco will experience a low of 52. Ely is expected to be quite chilly at 42 degrees, marking a notable temperature drop for the region.
Tomorrow, Phoenix will sizzle as temperatures soar to a scorching 109 degrees. Las Vegas is not far behind, reaching a high of 105, a notable jump above average for this time of year. In Southern California, Los Angeles will see a comfortable high of 76 degrees, while San Diego stays slightly cooler at 73. Farther north, Fresno is expected to heat up to 87 degrees, with Bakersfield hitting 90.
For tomorrow’s forecast in the Southwest, anticipate a noticeable shift as a cold front sweeps through the region. Initially clear and sunny, the weather will transition as this front brings with it chances of scattered showers and thunderstorms, particularly impacting parts of Arizona and New Mexico. Pay close attention to potential severe weather risks, including damaging winds and localized flooding overnight. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly after the front passes, leading to cooler conditions into Wednesday.
The UV index in Salt Lake City on Thursday is expected to be very high at 9, with a burn time of just 15 minutes in direct sunlight. On Friday, the UV index remains at 9, meaning sun safety is crucial both days.