Catch the latest weather trends in Salt Lake City! From cooling temperatures to storm alerts, Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides all you need to know for a safe and enjoyable week ahead.

Welcome to your detailed weather forecast for Salt Lake City with Amy Freeze, your trusted meteorologist. This week, you’ll experience everything from gentle breezes and sunny breaks to incoming storm systems that may impact your holiday plans. Learn about UV precautions on sunny days and get ready for moderate rainfall that could spice up your weekend. Stay tuned for daily updates and prepare for each day with confidence.
It’s quiet across the intermountain west to kick off the holiday weekend but there will be showers to dodge so heads up for wet weather at times. Rain is sweeping across the Central Valley of California, with Fresno experiencing steady showers, which may provide some needed relief to the area. The weather remains dry and relatively clear in Southern California, with Los Angeles and San Diego enjoying sunny breaks.
In Salt Lake City, this evening begins with mostly cloudy skies at 9 PM, as temperatures sit at 77 degrees with a gentle north-northwest breeze at 9 mph. By 11 PM, skies will become partly cloudy with temperatures cooling to 72 degrees, accompanied by a north-northeast wind at 6 mph. As we reach 1 AM, expect temperatures to continue their gentle decline to 67 degrees under partly cloudy skies, with an east wind blowing at 5 mph.
Tonight Las Vegas will cool down to 48 degrees, while Flagstaff will experience a chilly 37. Down in Los Angeles, expect a low of 57 degrees, and further south in San Diego, temperatures will rest at 57 as well. Bakersfield will see 59 degrees, and Fresno will be a bit warmer at 56 degrees.
High temperatures in the Southwest are forecasted to soar above average tomorrow. In Phoenix, expect a sizzling high of 98 degrees, while Las Vegas is set to reach 93 degrees. Bakersfield will experience warm conditions with a high of 87 degrees, and Fresno is also quite warm at 86 degrees. San Diego will see a mild high of 67 degrees, providing a contrast to the warmer interiors.
A weather system is moving into the Southwest, bringing increased chances of rain and thunderstorms from California through Arizona by late Friday and into Saturday. Expect coastal areas in Southern California to see moderate rainfall, which could lead to slick roads and minor flooding in low-lying areas. Heading east, Arizona will experience isolated thunderstorms, potentially with gusty winds and brief heavy downpours. As this system progresses, temperatures will drop slightly, providing a brief respite from the heat before clearing conditions return by the weekend. Stay alert for any updates on severe weather risks, especially in areas prone to flash flooding.
On Friday in Salt Lake City, the UV index will reach a high of 8, with a burn time of about 17 minutes, so protective measures like sunscreen and hats are a must. Moving into Saturday, the UV index lowers to 5, with an extended burn time of 27 minutes due to cloud cover
For Salt Lake City’s 7-day forecast: Friday: Mostly cloudy with a high reaching 81 degrees and a low of 57 degrees. Saturday: Partly cloudy conditions prevail, with temperatures hitting 77 degrees for the high and 57 degrees for the low. Sunday: Similar to Saturday, expect partly cloudy skies with highs of 77 degrees and lows at 55 degrees. Monday: Warmer temperatures and partly cloudy with a high of 83 degrees and a low of 58. Tuesday: Continue the partly cloudy trend with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 57. Wednesday: The temperatures rise slightly higher, reaching 84 degrees during the day and cooling to 59 at night. Thursday: Partly cloudy again, with the warmest day of the week at 86 degrees and a low of 61.