Salt Lake City, Utah – A round of scattered showers and thunderstorms could slow down Friday afternoon travel across northern Utah before skies clear for a stretch of sunshine through next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, rain chances increase between noon and 3 p.m. Friday, with isolated thunderstorms possible through the evening. Storms may cause brief downpours and gusty winds along the Wasatch Front, including Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Provo.
Friday’s high is expected near 81 degrees, cooling to the upper 50s overnight. On Saturday, a 30 percent chance of storms lingers in the afternoon, but conditions improve quickly, leading into a dry and sunny pattern starting Sunday. Daytime highs will stay in the upper 70s to low 80s through Thursday with calm winds.
Drivers should allow extra time Friday afternoon and evening as wet roads and sudden downpours could affect visibility. Outdoor plans Saturday should be flexible until storms move out by evening.
Clear skies dominate from Sunday into next week, with no significant storm threats expected until late in the week.
Five Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, UT
- Friday: High near 81, scattered afternoon storms, 20% chance of rain.
- Saturday: High near 78, afternoon showers possible, 30% chance of rain.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 82.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 81.
- Tuesday: Mostly clear, high near 76.
