Today’s weather in Salt Lake City promises unique challenges and opportunities! From soaring temperatures to unexpected storms, discover the latest forecasts and be prepared.

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Today, Salt Lake City will witness a mix of weather conditions, starting with partly cloudy skies and turning to a mildly stormy evening. The city is set to hit a maximum of 97°F, with a UV index striking high. Our comprehensive guide will walk you through the regional radar updates, discuss potential impacts, and offer practical advice for dealing with the Southwest’s climate extremes. Plus, a peek at surrounding areas and temperature contrasts across the region. On the Regional Radar, light showers are scattered around Salt Lake City, with a focus of activity near Ely and moving toward Cedar City. The rest of the Southwest, including Las Vegas and Phoenix, is experiencing clear conditions. The California coastline, from Redding down to San Diego, remains dry with no precipitation detected. Areas like Reno and Flagstaff also enjoy dry skies, indicating a calm weather pattern across the majority of the Southwest.
Salt Lake City will experience a hot afternoon with temperatures soaring to 97 degrees at 4 PM, cooling slightly to 93 degrees by 8 PM. Winds will be gentle, coming from the southwest at 8 mph, increasing to 10 mph and shifting to the south-southeast by evening. There will be a mix of sunshine and clouds, transitioning to mostly cloudy skies later in the day.
In the Southwest today, temperatures are soaring, especially in Las Vegas, where we’re expecting a blistering high of 105 degrees. Phoenix is even warmer, with a high reaching an impressive 112 degrees, making it one of the hottest spots in the nation. Over in Bakersfield, the temperature will climb to 102, while Fresno is not far behind at 101 degrees. Contrastingly, San Francisco will enjoy a much cooler day, with a high of only 64 degrees.
Tonight Phoenix gets a low of 84 degrees. Las Vegas is forecasting a cooler night at 77 degrees. Flagstaff will feel a chillier breeze, reaching down to 52. San Francisco is set to drop to 53 degrees, with Fresno and Bakersfield staying slightly warmer at lows of 69 and 73, respectively.
Tomorrow in the Southwest, high temperatures will climb significantly, with Phoenix sizzling at 106 degrees. Las Vegas will also see a warm day, reaching 97 degrees, while Bakersfield and Fresno will both hit 102. San Diego will enjoy a milder 78 degrees, contrasting with the higher readings to the east. These temperatures are above average for the region, influenced by a dominating high-pressure system bringing warm, stable conditions.
A high-pressure system is dominating the Southwest, bringing clear skies and dry weather to most areas. However, coastal regions of Southern California may experience scattered showers and potential thunderstorms, especially in the evening hours. Temperatures will range from the mid-70s in coastal areas to the high 90s in desert regions. Be on the lookout for gusty winds, particularly in the desert and mountainous areas, which could impact travel plans.
The UV index in Salt Lake City is very high at 9 on Tuesday, with a burn time of just 15 minutes in direct sunlight. For Wednesday, the index decreases slightly to 8, but caution is still needed as the sun remains strong with a burn time of 17 minutes.