Salt Lake City, Utah – Salt Lake City residents will bake under near triple-digit temperatures Wednesday as smoke and dry air raise fire danger levels across northern Utah. The National Weather Service expects highs to hit 99°F by mid-afternoon, with patchy smoke continuing overnight into Thursday morning.
According to the NWS in Salt Lake City, southeast winds will shift west by late Wednesday, bringing gusts up to 15 mph that could fan active wildfires or ignite dry brush. Skies remain mostly clear through Thursday night, but smoke may reduce visibility, especially in lower valleys.
Wednesday: Sunny with a high near 99°F. Winds shift west up to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy and smoky, low around 70°F. Winds from the west at 13 mph.
Thursday: High near 98°F, with light winds and continued smoke concerns.
Friday: Slight cooldown, high near 87°F, mostly sunny skies.
Saturday: Temperatures rebound to upper 80s under clear skies.
Residents should avoid outdoor burning and limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak heat hours. With little cloud cover or rain expected, conditions will remain ripe for fire development until at least Friday morning.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah:
- Thursday: Sunny, high 98°F / low 66°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 87°F / low 61°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high 88°F / low 63°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 90°F / low 65°F
- Monday: Sunny, high 93°F / low 67°F
