This week, Salt Lake City experiences a whirlwind of weather conditions – from sunny days to cooler nights. Discover what the weather holds each day!

Catch the detailed forecast for Salt Lake City with insights on rapid temperature shifts, potential rainfalls, and clear sky days. Here’s a deep dive into a week filled with varying climate trends and what they mean for your plans. From sunny peaks to chilly evenings, stay ahead with our weather forecast tailored just for the Southwest residents.
A mix of rain and ice is currently impacting Ely, with light snow flurries extending towards Salt Lake City. Significant rain showers are moving through Fresno and Bakersfield, providing a much-needed dose of moisture to these areas. Redding and Reno continue to experience dry conditions, while clouds are gathering around San Francisco, hinting at possible upcoming precipitation. Phoenix and Las Vegas remain under clear skies.
In Salt Lake City this evening, temperatures will gradually decrease from 75 degrees at 9 PM to 66 degrees by 1 AM. Expect partly cloudy skies early on, transitioning to mostly cloudy conditions later in the evening. Winds will shift from northwest at 10 miles per hour to a gentle breeze from the east at 6 miles per hour. Cloud cover increases through the night, keeping the evening pleasantly cool.
Tonight in the Southwest, Las Vegas will drop to 72 degrees, while Bakersfield cools down to 67. San Francisco sees a low of 52, and Los Angeles will sit at a mild 59 degrees. In the higher elevations, Flagstaff will drop to a chilly 44 degrees, signaling a significant shift in temperatures across the region.
Tomorrow in Phoenix, expect a scorching high of 103 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Las Vegas will also be feeling the heat with temperatures soaring to 97 degrees. In Bakersfield, high temperatures will reach 95 degrees, while Fresno will see a similar trend at 96 degrees. San Diego remains relatively mild with a high of 72 degrees, providing a welcome respite from the heat inland.
A high-pressure system will maintain clear and sunny skies across most of the Southwest tomorrow. Temperatures will trend above normal, reaching the low 90s in Phoenix and Las Vegas. In contrast, coastal areas like San Diego might see morning fog that lifts by midday, giving way to comfortable afternoon temperatures around the mid-70s. A weak disturbance moving through northern California could trigger light showers and some strong winds, especially in higher elevations late in the day. Elsewhere, dry conditions persist, keeping wildfire risks elevated.
Salt Lake City starts with a moderate UV index of 6 on Monday, with a sunburn possible in about 23 minutes in direct sunlight. On Tuesday, the sun intensifies with a high UV index of 9, reducing burn time to about 15 minutes.
Monday: Cloudy with a high of 77 degrees and a low of 56 degrees. Tuesday: Transitioning to mostly cloudy conditions, expect a high of 82 degrees and a low around 58 degrees. Wednesday: Clear skies take over with warmth returning. The temperature peaks at 86 degrees and a low of 61 degrees. Thursday: Partly cloudy skies with a high reaching 93 degrees and a low of 67 degrees. Friday: Mostly clear skies, highs will round out at 95 degrees, dipping to a low of 67 degrees. Saturday: More sunshine with mostly clear conditions, topping out at 94 degrees, cooling to 66 degrees at night. Sunday: Clear skies with a daytime high reaching 96 degrees and an evening low of 66 degrees.