Utah – Low clouds drape the Wasatch this morning, softening the skyline and leaving roads across Salt Lake County damp and cool. A steady gray light hangs over the valley while moisture builds from the southwest, signaling a multi-day stretch of rain that could complicate early Thanksgiving travel.
According to the National Weather Service Salt Lake City office, scattered showers develop later today, but stronger waves of rain arrive Sunday as deep Pacific moisture lifts across northern Utah. Drivers should expect slower pockets along I-80 and I-15, especially near Salt Lake City, Sandy, and Bountiful as visibility drops and pavement turns slick. Residents preparing for holiday trips should fuel vehicles early and secure outdoor decorations before winds shift ahead of the stronger bands.
According to meteorologists, Sunday’s rainfall increases after midmorning. Totals remain modest, yet steady showers may pool water on busy corridors and delay outdoor plans. A rumble of thunder is possible, especially south of the city. Higher terrain east of the valley could see a Winter Tease, with models hinting at light snow above 7,000 feet. No major accumulation is expected, but mountain travel may slow.
According to early guidance, Monday brings another period of rain. Showers redevelop from midmorning into the afternoon as cooler air edges in. The valley stays warm enough for rain, but higher benches may flirt with a brief rain-snow mix. Travelers headed toward Park City or Echo Canyon should watch for quick weather swings as winds bend through the canyons.
Conditions stay unsettled through Tuesday before a gradual clearing trend midweek. After all, November often stacks several wet days before Thanksgiving as the seasonal storm track sharpens across the Great Basin.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, UT:
Sat: 65/48 – Partly sunny; slight evening rain chance.
Sun: 59/42 – Rain likely; heavier bands midday.
Mon: 54/41 – Periods of rain; brief mix in higher benches.
Tue: 55/39 – Chance rain; cooler breezes.
Wed: 50/35 – Partly sunny; slight rain and snow chance early.
