Salt Lake City, UT – A quiet sunrise lights the Wasatch Range this Sunday, casting long shadows across a crisp, clear Salt Lake Valley. Calm air and a mild 50°F start the day, but change is coming. The National Weather Service says Utah’s tranquil weather will shift this week as a weak system slides through midweek, bringing the next round of rain chances and cooler air.
Today stays pleasant and bright, with highs near 74°F — the kind of afternoon perfect for late-season yard work or a final hike in short sleeves. A light southeast wind will swing southwest by evening as clouds increase. Some light rain may brush through late tonight, though most areas will remain dry.
Monday brings a noticeable cooldown, topping out near 55°F under full sunshine. Tuesday follows suit, staying calm and clear with highs in the low 60s before the next system arrives. By Wednesday afternoon, clouds build again with scattered showers possible through the evening.
While this isn’t a winter system yet, forecasters note a subtle pattern change — lower nighttime temperatures and longer cool spells — hinting that the region’s first frost or early snow flurries could appear in higher elevations before the end of the month.
For now, Utah enjoys a stretch of classic fall calm: crisp mornings, golden light, and a reminder that winter’s first knock may not be far away.
