Catch Amy Freeze’s latest weather insights! From partly cloudy skies in Salt Lake City to clear skylines in Reno, here’s your complete guide to tomorrow’s SW forecast.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze here with tomorrow’s in-depth Southwest forecast. Salt Lake City wakes to 38°F, climbing to 44°F by midday. In contrast, Las Vegas eyes a pleasant 76°F. Whether it’s rain in Northern California or clear skies in Phoenix, we have your full futurecast ready. With potential travel challenges in the higher elevations and smooth sailing in desert climes, get all the details to plan your day effectively.
Today across the Southwest, the regional radar is showing a mix of weather patterns. A band of precipitation is making its presence felt across the intermountain west wher light snow showers are currently occurring in the higher elevations. The valleys get cold rain. Meanwhile, Reno and Redding in Northern California are experiencing clear skies. The central valleys of California, including areas like Fresno, maintain dry conditions, while the Southern California coast from Los Angeles to San Diego remains breezy and mild. Flagstaff and Phoenix in Arizona also enjoy dry conditions, with temperatures allowing for mild weather. Las Vegas stands out today with dry conditions.
“Tomorrow morning in Salt Lake City, temperatures start at 38 degrees at 7 AM, warming up to 44 degrees by 11 AM. Southeast winds will range from 5 to 6 miles per hour. Expect partly cloudy skies to transition to mostly cloudy conditions as the morning progresses.”
High temperatures for the Southwest region tomorrow are expected to follow some warming trends. Las Vegas will also see temperatures reach a balmy 78 degrees, indicating a pleasant day ahead. To the west in Los Angeles, expect a high of 62 degrees, which is a bit cooler than usual, while San Diego will be slightly warmer at 65 degrees. Up north in Fresno, temperatures will warm up to 67 degrees, and Bakersfield is set for a high of 72 degrees.
“On the Southwest futurecast, watch for a developing weather system impacting California. A series of systems bring rain across Northern California, transitioning southward with showers reaching the San Bernardino Valley early Saturday. Be prepared for slick road conditions and plan for disruptions. Higher elevations could experience snowfall, bringing challenges to mountain travel. Farther east, expect clearer skies for the desert regions, but keep an eye on changing conditions as systems move through over the weekend.”
Salt Lake City will experience a moderate UV index of 4 on Saturday, with a burn time of approximately 35 minutes, though cloud cover and rain will mitigate exposure. On Sunday, the UV index will drop to 2.
For the 7-day forecast in Salt Lake City: Saturday: Expect showers early with a high of 53 degrees and a low of 41. Sunday: The weather clears up to partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching a high of 56 degrees and cooling to 34. Monday: Rain transitions to snow, a cooler day with highs of 42 degrees and lows of 30. Tuesday: Snow showers expected, with the temperature dropping to 43 degrees during the day and 29 at night. Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies bring a bit of warmth with a high of 48 degrees and a low of 31. Thursday: Staying partly cloudy, temperatures will reach 52 degrees for the high, with a low of 32. Friday: End the week with more clouds, temperatures peaking at 56 degrees and dipping to 33. Stay safe and enjoy the changing weather!