Tonight in Salt Lake City, watch the temperature drop beneath the stars, and brace for more sizzling days across the Southwest. Discover clear skies, shifting breezes, and a hint of early morning fog by the coast.

This evening in Salt Lake City, temperatures will cozy down to a comfortable 75°F by 1 AM, making it perfect for a late-night stroll or just enjoying the breeze from your front porch. Across the Southwest region, the weather spectrum ranges from hot spots like Phoenix hitting 108°F to cooler areas like San Francisco at 61°F. With snow sneaking into Sierra Nevada and sun dominating in places like Phoenix and Las Vegas, our weather narrative is as diverse as it is dynamic. Keep an eye out for potential fire weather concerns in Arizona and New Mexico due to breezy and dry conditions. For your week ahead in Salt Lake City, expect mostly clear skies, with temperatures gently climbing up to a hot 96°F on Saturday!
The Southwest radar reveals a variety of weather conditions across the region. Rain showers are currently moving over areas from Fresno to Bakersfield and heading towards Los Angeles, offering some refreshing relief. The Sierra Nevada is experiencing snow, especially around Reno. Clear skies prevail in Phoenix and Las Vegas.
This evening in Salt Lake City, temperatures will decrease from 89 degrees at 9 PM to 75 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will shift from north-northwest at 9 mph to east-southeast at 6 mph by early morning.
Tonight, temperatures in the Southwest will dip significantly. Las Vegas will see a low of 62 degrees, while Phoenix drops to 82 degrees but remains warm compared to surrounding areas. Bakersfield will cool off to 72 degrees, and San Diego is expected to hit 61 degrees.
Tomorrow, the Southwest is bracing for some serious heat. Las Vegas is set to soar to a scorching 109 degrees, well above the average for this time of year. Phoenix will also feel the heat, expecting a high of 106 degrees. Bakersfield will hit 103, showcasing a significant warm trend across the region. In contrast, San Francisco remains cooler at just 61 degrees.
Warm and dry conditions prevail across most of the Southwest tomorrow, with sunshine dominating the forecast. However, the coastal regions in Southern California may experience early morning fog rolling in from the Pacific, potentially reducing visibility. As the day progresses, expect breezy conditions in parts of Arizona and New Mexico, which could elevate fire weather concerns due to dry vegetation. Temperatures will remain steady, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, except in higher elevations where cooler readings are expected. No significant precipitation is forecasted over the next 48 hours, keeping outdoor plans largely unaffected.
In Salt Lake City, the UV index is expected to be extremely high today and tomorrow at a level of 9, with potential sun exposure risks like quick sunburns, occurring in as little as 15 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Salt Lake City: Monday: Clear skies with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 66 degrees. Tuesday: Partly cloudy and again hitting a high of 92 degrees, while the night cools down to 67 degrees. Wednesday: Look for partly cloudy conditions with temperatures climbing to 93 degrees during the day and a low of 64 degrees overnight. Thursday: Expect more partly cloudy weather, the high reaching 92 degrees, and the low at 65 degrees. Friday: A sunny day with clear skies as the high goes up to 95 degrees, cooling to 67 degrees by night. Saturday: Warming up with mostly clear skies, the temperature peaking at 96 degrees and a low of 68 degrees. Sunday: Expect mostly clear conditions, the day’s high at 95 degrees and a low of 62 degrees.