Meteorologist Amy Freeze informs Salt Lake City residents of a pleasant sunny morning ahead, with a heat wave affecting the broader Southwest. Learn how to prepare with our exclusive weather insights.

Join Amy Freeze as she expertly navigates through varying weather patterns in the Southwest. Starting with Salt Lake City’s sunny morning and extending into temperatures reaching 100 degrees in Redding. This comprehensive guide not only details the daily weather but also provides safety tips for dealing with the heat. As thunderstorms loom over Southern Arizona and New Mexico, stay safe and informed with our expert tips and extensive forecast.
In today’s Southwest regional radar overview, light rain showers are making their way through the southern part of California, particularly around Bakersfield. San Francisco is seeing minor precipitation, with more extensive rain coverage expected as the system intensifies. In northern Nevada, light showers are observed near Ely, while Salt Lake City has a few scattered showers moving in from the north. The rest of the region, including Phoenix and the areas surrounding Flagstaff, remains dry with clear skies dominating much of the landscape, promising a mostly quiet evening.
Temperatures in Salt Lake City tomorrow morning start at 55 degrees by 8 a.m., gradually rising to 60 degrees by 10 a.m. The weather will be sunny throughout the morning hours, with winds gently shifting from east-southeast at 6 miles per hour to 5 miles per hour. This calm and sunny pattern promises a pleasant start to your day.
Tomorrow in the Southwest, Redding is expected to reach a scorching 100 degrees. Las Vegas will see warm temperatures at 91 degrees, while Phoenix will warm up to 96 degrees. In Southern California, Bakersfield is forecasted to hit 97 degrees, and Fresno will be at 95 degrees. San Diego will be a bit cooler with a high of 70 degrees, while San Francisco remains mild at 65 degrees
An active weather pattern is shaping up in the Southwest tomorrow. Expect scattered thunderstorms across Southern Arizona and New Mexico, with a chance for localized heavy rain and brief gusty winds. Northern California will see showers and potential for minor flooding in low-lying areas due to sustained rainfall. Cooler temperatures prevail across coastal regions as the system moves in. Looking ahead, this system will clear by late Wednesday, bringing drier and cooler conditions.
The UV index in Salt Lake City will reach a high level of 9 on Tuesday and Wednesday, which means you’ll have about 15 minutes before a burn risk develops in direct sunlight.
Here’s your 7-day forecast for Salt Lake City: Tuesday: Clear skies with a high of 76 degrees and a cool low of 54 degrees. Wednesday: Mostly clear, slightly warmer with highs reaching 79 degrees and a low of 57. Thursday: Expect partly cloudy conditions as temperatures peak at 80 degrees, cooling down to 58 at night. Friday: Continues with partly cloudy skies and a warmer high of 84 degrees, dipping to 60 degrees overnight. Saturday: The sunshine takes over, bringing you a sunny day with highs near 89 degrees and lows of 63. Sunday: Enjoy mostly sunny weather with daytime highs of 92 degrees and nighttime lows around 65 degrees. Monday: Finishing the week with partly cloudy skies and a high of 93 degrees, cooling to 66 degrees overnight.