Catch up on the weather trends for Salt Lake City and the broader Southwest as temperatures fluctuate and conditions shift. Stay prepared with insights from your favorite meteorologist, Amy Freeze!

Delve deeper into the climate dynamics at play in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. This detailed blog post by Meteorologist Amy Freeze breaks down the weather patterns from clear skies to potential showers and everything in between. With temperatures poised to rise, it’s essential to stay updated for all your travel and daily activity planning. Read more on our website at https://amyfreeze.ai/.
In the Southwest region, rain showers are making their way up the California coastline, bringing some relief to areas around Redding and San Francisco. Higher elevations, especially around Reno, are experiencing mixed precipitation, with snow likely in the mountains. Bakersfield and Fresno are seeing overcast conditions with intermittent rain, while areas like Salt Lake City remain dry. Las Vegas and Los Angeles are also enjoying clear skies, providing a break from the wet weather elsewhere. Flagstaff and Ely are currently under clear conditions, but there’s a chance for scattered showers later.
For tomorrow morning in Salt Lake City, starting at 8 AM, temperatures will be around 52 degrees with a clear sky. By 10 AM, the temperature will rise to 57 degrees, remaining sunny with a gentle east-southeast wind at 6 miles per hour. By noon, expect 65 degrees and continued sunshine with a slight shift in the wind coming from the south-southeast at 5 miles per hour.
Highs across the Southwest are expected to soar above average tomorrow, with Phoenix leading the charge at a sizzling 102 degrees. Las Vegas will be warm as well, hitting 96 degrees, while Bakersfield is forecasted to reach 99 degrees. In Southern California, Los Angeles will see a pleasant high of 89 degrees, and San Diego enjoys a comfortable 81 degrees. Fresno aligns closely with the trend, expected to hit 98 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Southwest, expect mostly sunny conditions dominating the region, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 90s. A coastal low will bring some increased cloud cover and light rain to the northern regions of California, especially by the afternoon. As the day progresses, Southern California might experience isolated showers in the San Bernardino Valley, potentially impacting travel over the mountain passes. Across Arizona and Nevada, dry conditions prevail with temperatures climbing towards the high end of the scale, and breezy winds picking up through the basin areas. Stay alert for any sudden weather changes if traveling through higher elevations.
The UV index in Salt Lake City will reach a high level of 8 on both Thursday and Friday, with a quick burn time of about 17 minutes in direct sunlight.
For the 7-day outlook in Salt Lake City: Thursday: Clear skies with temperatures reaching a high of 76 degrees and a low of 52 degrees. Friday: Another clear day, warming up to 81 degrees with the lowest temperature around 56. Saturday: Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 62 degrees. Sunday: Expect partly cloudy conditions with temperatures peaking at 81 degrees and dropping to 61 at night. Monday: Partly cloudy with a high of 78 degrees during the day and a low of 47 degrees. Tuesday: Showers are expected with the temperature reaching 51 degrees and a cooler low of 39 degrees. Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a high of 58 degrees and a low of 41 degrees.