Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides a fresh update on Salt Lake City’s weather, highlighting the perfect conditions for sunset watching and the overall dry and mild conditions across the region.

Tune in to this comprehensive weather update from Amy Freeze, detailing Salt Lake City’s pleasant evening with expected clear skies and beautiful sunsets. The forecast extends to the Southwest, providing insights into regional high temperatures, shifts in weather patterns, and what to anticipate in terms of precipitation and cloud coverage over the coming days. This in-depth analysis ensures residents and visitors are well-prepared for any weather changes.
On the radar, the high terrain near Salt Lake City is witnessing some snow coverage; however, skies are expected to remain dry in the valleys with mixed skies. Rain showers are making their way inland from the Pacific, currently impacting coastal areas from around Redding, California, stretching southward towards the San Francisco Bay Area. This precipitation offers some much-needed moisture, particularly for regions experiencing dry conditions. Moving farther southeast, Fresno and Bakersfield are anticipating these rain bands to extend their reach definitely enhancing their weather outlook. In Southern California, from Los Angeles down to San Diego, the weather remains dry and mild, with no immediate threat of rain showers. Over in Las Vegas, clear skies dominate, which means the desert’s typical dry and sunny conditions persist today. Clear conditions prevail over the Eastern Sierra and onto the Nevada side. Moving eastward, Cedar City in Utah and Flagstaff in Arizona are on the drier side, but a chill can be expected.
For this evening in Salt Lake City, temperatures will gradually fall from 51 degrees at 8 PM to 44 degrees by midnight. The wind will shift from northwest at 8 mph to the south-southeast at 5 mph as the night progresses. Cloud cover will transition from mostly cloudy conditions to partly cloudy by midnight.
In the Southwest region, low temperatures will drop noticeably as a cold front moves through. Flagstaff gets to a low of 34 degrees. In Las Vegas, temperatures will dip to 57, and Cedar City will be slightly cooler at 37. Farther west, Bakersfield is forecasted to see a low of 53, and Los Angeles will remain mild at 54 degrees. San Diego will finish the night at a comfortable 53. Expect some brisk air in the higher elevations!
Here’s the regional high temperature forecast for the Southwest tomorrow: Cedar City will be slightly warmer at 63 degrees. Overall, high pressure dominance is contributing to some warmer than usual temperatures. For example, Phoenix is set to heat up to a blistering 87 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Las Vegas will also see an impressive high of 83 degrees, making for a warm, sunny day. In the southern California areas, Los Angeles is projected to reach 72 degrees, while farther north in Fresno, temperatures climb to 74 degrees. Bakersfield will see similar conditions with a high of 75 degrees. On the cooler side, San Francisco expects a high of 64 degrees.
“For the Southwest, expect a mostly dry day with occasional cloud cover. Parts of Nevada and Northern Arizona might see some scattered showers, primarily in the late afternoon. Temperatures remain steady with highs in the upper 60s to mid-70s. Watch for increasing winds in the higher elevations, particularly around the Sierra Nevadas, which could impact travel conditions slightly. No severe weather is anticipated, making it a generally favorable day for outdoor activities.”
Saturday’s UV index in Salt Lake City is 3, with cloud cover likely reducing sun exposure risks. On Sunday, expect a moderate UV index of 5, leading to a burn time of 27 minutes. Remember to wear sunscreen and protective clothing if you’re outside!
For the 7-day outlook in Salt Lake City: Saturday: Partly cloudy with a high of 51 degrees and a low of 37. Sunday: Remaining partly cloudy, warming up to 57 degrees and cooling down to 42 degrees at night. Monday: Clear skies with a daytime high of 64 degrees and a low of 44. Tuesday: Expect clear conditions again with a high reaching 68 degrees and a low of 45. Wednesday: Partly cloudy, temperatures peak at 73 degrees and dip to 53 at night. Thursday: Showers move in with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 42. Friday: Partly cloudy again as things cool down, with a high of 50 degrees and a low of 37.