Salt Lake City, Utah – Bright sunshine is reflecting off rooftops and mountain slopes today, but a growing combination of heat, dry air, and gusty winds is creating a weather situation worth watching across northern Utah. By afternoon, temperatures will surge into the upper 80s and lower 90s while isolated thunderstorms develop over nearby terrain.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, warm conditions continue across the Wasatch Front with highs near 88 degrees Sunday and around 91 degrees Monday. Temperatures are expected to climb even higher by Tuesday, reaching approximately 95 degrees in Salt Lake City.
The bigger concern today is fire weather. A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect for portions of western Utah, including the Salt Lake Desert, where dry thunderstorms and wind gusts above 40 mph could rapidly spread any new fire starts. A few localized gusts may approach 60 mph near thunderstorm outflows.
Drivers along Interstate 80, Interstate 15, and state routes west of the metro should remain alert for sudden crosswinds and blowing dust during the afternoon and evening hours. Conditions can change quickly near developing storms.
While severe thunderstorms and flash flooding dominate headlines across parts of the Plains and Midwest, Utah remains under a much drier pattern. The result is increasing heat, low humidity, and elevated wildfire concerns. Meteorologists continue monitoring isolated thunderstorm development, though widespread rainfall is not expected.
Residents planning outdoor recreation should carry extra water, limit strenuous afternoon activity, and avoid anything that could spark a fire. Even a small ignition source can become problematic in dry vegetation.
Looking ahead, above-normal temperatures are expected to continue through much of the upcoming week, reinforcing an early-season summer pattern across northern Utah.
Five Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah
- Sunday: Sunny, high 88°F, low 61°F
- Monday: Sunny, high 91°F, low 61°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 95°F, low 64°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 98°F, low 66°F
- Thursday: Sunny and hot, high 96°F, low 65°F
