Weekly Weather Wonders: Salt Lake City’s Dance Between Sun and Clouds
By
Amy Freeze
Explore Salt Lake City's dynamic weather this week, from sunny highs to peaceful evenings and unexpected showers across the Southwest.
This week in Salt Lake City brings a mix of skies and temperatures. Find out when to carry your umbrella or sunglasses!
Join us as we delve into Salt Lake City’s varying weather patterns this week. From sunny highs of 97°F to low nighttime temperatures and unexpected rain across the Southwest, our detailed guide covers all you need to know to plan your days. For precise updates, read more about the daily weather forecasts and prepare accordingly for fluctuating conditions.
The radar shows a mix of weather conditions across the Southwest region. Rain is falling around the San Francisco Bay area, providing some relief, while scattered showers are visible in Fresno and Bakersfield. Expect dry conditions in Las Vegas, with clear skies dominating the Southern California coast around Los Angeles and San Diego.
This evening in Salt Lake City, expect clear skies with a light breeze blowing from the north-northwest at 9 miles per hour at 9 PM. Temperatures start at 89 degrees and gradually decrease to 83 degrees by 11 PM. By 1 AM, the temperature will be 77 degrees, with the wind shifting to an east-southeast direction at 6 miles per hour. The evening remains tranquil under clear conditions.
Tonight, temperatures in the Southwest region will cool significantly. Las Vegas is expected to reach a low of 72 degrees, while Flagstaff will drop to a chilly 48 degrees. In Phoenix, expect mild conditions at 81 degrees, but it’s a cooler night for Redding at 66 degrees. San Francisco will close the day at 57 degrees, providing a refreshing change from the daytime heat.
Tomorrow in Phoenix, expect a sweltering high of 106 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Las Vegas will also feel the heat, reaching a peak of 101 degrees, with clear skies contributing to the rising temperatures. In Bakersfield, high temperatures will climb to 92 degrees, while Fresno is set for a warm 90 degrees. Los Angeles will be slightly cooler at 79 degrees, a refreshing change compared to its neighboring cities. San Diego remains mild with a high of 77 degrees, as coastal breezes provide some relief from the heat inland.
A frontal passage brings active weather to the Southwest, with showers and thunderstorms likely across southern California, Arizona, and Nevada tomorrow. The Las Vegas area could see enhanced storm activity with potential localized flooding. High temperatures will remain in the low 90s for the desert areas but will cool off to the mid-80s following the front. Expect travel impacts, particularly during the afternoon commute. Northern Arizona might experience gusty winds alongside rain, creating hazardous conditions in elevated areas.
The UV index in Salt Lake City is expected to be very high at 9 both today and tomorrow, with a burn time of just 15 minutes.
For Salt Lake City:
Wednesday: Mostly clear conditions can be expected today with a high reaching 89 degrees and a low of 65 degrees.
Thursday: A bright, sunny day ahead with a high of 91 degrees and lows around 65 degrees.
Friday: Partly cloudy skies, temperatures will rise to a high of 92 degrees, cooling to 66 degrees at night.
Saturday: Clear skies return, hitting a high of 91 degrees and a low of 65 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly clear with a daytime high of 93 degrees and a low near 65 degrees.
Monday: The sunlight continues with mostly clear skies, seeing highs of 97 degrees and lows around 68 degrees.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy conditions, high is expected to reach 96 degrees, with a low of 69 degrees.