Catch up on this week’s weather trends in Salt Lake City with Meteorologist Amy Freeze. From sunny skies to incoming showers, know what to expect every day!

Hello, Salt Lake City residents and visitors! Meteorologist Amy Freeze here with a detailed look into your week’s weather. Expect a mix of partly cloudy skies, rain showers, and sunny days. Whether you’re planning outdoor activities or just need to prepare for the week, here’s all you need to stay ahead of the weather. Temperatures will vary, so keep those layers handy! From today’s mild evening to the sunny highs forecasted for the weekend, we’ve got your weather watch covered
Over the Southwest region, radar shows rain showers primarily affecting areas around Phoenix, with these conditions extending northward toward Flagstaff. Farther east, Cedar City is experiencing a mix of precipitation, indicating a blend of rain and snow as the elevation increases. Light snow showers are observed in higher elevations near Ely and stretching towards Salt Lake City, where heavier snow is expected. Clear conditions dominate the California coastline, from San Diego up through San Francisco, providing a dry respite. A few scattered showers are noted on the outskirts of Las Vegas, though the city itself remains mostly dry.
Temperatures in Salt Lake City this evening will start at 62 degrees at 9 PM, gradually dropping to 56 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be mostly from the north-northwest at 9 miles per hour, then shift slightly to east-northeast at 8 miles per hour. Cloud cover will be mostly cloudy early on, becoming partly cloudy later in the night.
Tonight in the Southwest, we’re looking at several chilly lows. Flagstaff will plummet to 36 degrees, while Ely is expected to be even colder at 37. Las Vegas will see a relatively mild night with a low of 64 degrees. Expect a cool evening in Los Angeles with temperatures dipping to 56. Phoenix remains warmer at 67 degrees, but still feels a noticeable drop from previous nights.
Tomorrow, Bakersfield is expecting a high of 89 degrees, while Fresno will heat up to 88 degrees. Los Angeles will see a pleasant high of 71 degrees. Las Vegas is looking at a warm 80 degrees, and Phoenix will also reach 85 degrees.
A high-pressure system influences much of the Southwest tomorrow, maintaining dry and sunny conditions across Arizona and New Mexico. Atmospheric instability brings scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially over the central Sierra Nevada in California and the mountains of Nevada. These storms could produce brief downpours and gusty winds, particularly in the afternoon. Temperatures remain steady, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s in the lowlands. Be cautious of any local flash flooding due to isolated heavy rainfall in mountainous areas.
In Salt Lake City, watch for a moderate UV index of 6 on Tuesday, taking sun precautions as the burn time is around 23 minutes. Wednesday brings a higher UV index of 8, with quicker burn times of about 17 minutes!
Here’s the 7-day forecast for Salt Lake City: Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies with a high of 61 degrees and a low of 46. Wednesday: Clear skies and sunshine, warming up to a high of 71 degrees with a low near 52. Thursday: Mostly clear with temperatures reaching 78 degrees during the day and 53 at night. Friday: The sunshine continues with clear skies and the temperature peaking at 83 degrees, dropping to a low of 56 degrees. Saturday: Enjoy mostly clear conditions with highs around 85 degrees and lows near 63 degrees. Sunday: Partly cloudy with daytime temperatures reaching 85 degrees and cooling off to 62 at night. Monday: Expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 83 degrees and a low of 53 degrees.