Catch a glimpse of what’s up in your atmospheric neighborhood with expert insights by Amy Freeze. From clear to stormy, stay prepared with our detailed forecast.

This week in weather brings you a dynamic array of conditions, from Salt Lake City’s evening cool downs to sudden storms in Southern California. Amy Freeze breaks down all the meteorological changes to expect, providing helpful advice on how to navigate both city streets and rural routes under varying skies. Whether it’s the UV index, evening chill, or storm preparation, Amy’s insights ensure you’re not just weather-aware but weather-prepared.
Rain is advancing across Southern California, bringing showers from San Diego to Los Angeles, with a mix of rain and potential storms for coastal areas. The storm systems are moving northeast, spreading precipitation over inland areas such as Bakersfield and adding to the moisture in the Central Valley. The greater Reno area remains cloudy with potential for light rain as showers push northward. Cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas enjoy dry conditions with only increasing cloud cover expected.
Temperatures in Salt Lake City this evening start at 88 degrees at 9 PM, gradually cooling to 77 degrees by 1 AM. Winds remain light, from the northwest shifting to the east southeast at 8 to 9 miles per hour. Mostly cloudy conditions will persist throughout the evening, so you might not catch many stars tonight.
Tonight expect lows of 39 degrees in Ely, while Flagstaff will see 48 degrees. Las Vegas remains warmer at 76 degrees, but that’s a dramatic drop from earlier this week. In Southern California, Los Angeles will cool to 56 degrees, and San Diego should settle at 60. Bakersfield will experience a low of 64 degrees.
Tomorrow Phoenix will reach a steamy 90 degrees, while Las Vegas bakes under a high of 95 degrees. Bakersfield is also in the heat, anticipating a high of 95 degrees, which is well above average for this time of year. Farther along the coast, Los Angeles will see a cool but pleasant 72 degrees. San Francisco will remain on the cooler side at 66 degrees.
The Southwest is set for a weather shift as scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across Arizona and New Mexico through Monday. While severe weather isn’t anticipated, localized heavy downpours may cause brief flooding. Temperatures will remain moderate, hovering in the low 80s in higher elevations and mid-90s across the deserts. In California, expect clearer skies with minimal precipitation along the coast. By Tuesday, a dry and warming trend will take hold, leading to hotter conditions into mid-week.
The UV index in Salt Lake City is expected to be very high at 9, both today and tomorrow, with a burn time of about 15 minutes under direct sunlight.
For the 7-day forecast in Salt Lake City: Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 63. Monday: Sunny conditions with a cooler high of 78 degrees and a nighttime low of 52. Tuesday: Mostly sunny with temperatures peaking at 74 degrees and dropping to 52 at night. Wednesday: The sun shines through with a high of 76 degrees and a low of 53, great for outdoor activities. Thursday: Partly cloudy skies with a warming trend into 81 degrees, cooling to 58 at night. Friday: Mildly cloudy, reaching warmer temperatures with a high of 83 degrees and lows of 60. Saturday: Clear and sunny, wrapping up the week with a high of 87 degrees and a low of 61.