Salt Lake City enjoys clear skies while the Southwest faces a heat wave. Read more about your local forecast and weather trends across the region.

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This evening, Salt Lake City sees pleasant weather with temperatures gently dipping as the night progresses. Meanwhile, a heat wave grips the Southwest, with cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas experiencing near-record highs. Dive deep into the reasons behind these weather patterns and what they mean for your week ahead. Visit our full post at https://amyfreeze.ai/
A swath of rain is approaching the West Coast, just off the shore from San Francisco northward, indicating a potential for showers in places like Redding and Reno shortly. Ely remains clear at the moment, while clouds are gathering around Flagstaff. Phoenix and Las Vegas continue to enjoy dry conditions. Salt Lake City, Cedar City, and Bakersfield are expected to stay clear, maintaining pleasant weather in those locales.
Evening temperatures in Salt Lake City start at 94 degrees at 9 PM with a northerly breeze at 8 mph. By 11 PM, expect 87 degrees with clear skies and a light wind from the east-northeast at 9 mph. As midnight approaches, temperatures dip to 80 degrees under clear skies with an east-southeast wind at 9 mph.
Tonight, Los Angeles will cool down to 58 degrees. Expect a chilly 55 in Flagstaff, while Las Vegas remains warm at 84. Bakersfield will see a low of 71 degrees, and San Diego is forecasted to hit 62. Ely could experience a notable drop to 53 degrees, signaling the arrival of cooler air in the Southwest.
Tomorrow, Phoenix is set to sizzle with a scorching high of 112 degrees, well above the average for this time of year. Las Vegas will also experience a significant warm-up reaching 107 degrees, marking a hot day for the city. Los Angeles will be relatively milder at 79 degrees, while Bakersfield heats up to 102 degrees. San Francisco remains cool at 64 degrees, but temperatures inland in Fresno will climb to 101 degrees. Expect these highs to be influenced by a strong high-pressure system settled over the Southwest, leading to clear skies and intense sunshine across the region.
Across the Southwest, expect a sunny day with clear skies dominating the desert regions. However, coastal areas in Southern California will experience showers and potentially heavy rain over the San Bernardino Valley, making driving conditions tricky. Into Tuesday, a high-pressure system keeps most areas dry, but those near the coast should remain cautious of persistent showers. The storm system will cause temperatures to drop slightly though they will remain modestly warm.
Salt Lake City will experience a very high UV index of 9 on both Monday and Tuesday, with sun exposure risks leading to a quick burn time of about 15 minutes.
Monday: Expect mostly clear skies with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Tuesday: It’s going to be another day of mostly cloudy skies, staying warm with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Wednesday: The clouds take over, cooling slightly with a high of 90 degrees and a low of 68 degrees. Thursday: A mix of sun and clouds, temperatures peak at 85 degrees during the day, cooling down to 63 degrees at night. Friday: Enjoy mostly clear skies and a high of 85 degrees, with a low of 62 degrees. Saturday: Clear skies continue, with the temperature rising to a high of 91 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. Sunday: Clear and sunny to wrap up the week, with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 66 degrees.