Salt Lake City, Utah – Thunderstorms could bring heavy rain to northern Utah late tonight into Monday morning, raising concerns for slick roads and possible localized flooding during the commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, showers and thunderstorms are likely through midnight, with the strongest storms possible between midnight and 3 a.m. Monday. Rain chances hold at 70% overnight before tapering off to 60% by late Monday morning. Overnight lows will dip to the upper 50s.
The storm activity may leave morning drivers on I-15 and I-80 navigating wet pavement and reduced visibility, particularly through Salt Lake, Davis, and Weber counties. Afternoon skies should gradually clear, with highs reaching the low 70s.
By Tuesday, conditions improve significantly. Sunshine and calm winds are expected, with highs climbing into the mid-70s. The warmup continues into midweek, with Wednesday reaching 80 degrees and Thursday pushing into the mid-80s under clear skies.
Residents are urged to delay early travel if possible Monday morning and watch for ponding on roads. More showers could return late in the week, but no widespread severe weather is expected after Monday.
Five Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. High near 72.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 74. Low around 52.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 80. Low around 57.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 84. Low around 60.
- Friday: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 82.
