Salt Lake City, Utah – Storms will dampen the start of the week in Salt Lake City before a dramatic turnaround brings sunshine and near 80°F temperatures by Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, showers and a few thunderstorms are likely Monday and Tuesday, with an 80% chance of rain Monday afternoon and 50% chance Tuesday. Most activity will occur after noon both days, with some embedded lightning possible. Travel along I-15, I-80, and Foothill Drive may be affected by slick roads and reduced visibility during the heaviest rainfall.
Monday’s high will reach 65°F with light winds shifting southeast, followed by a low of 48°F with a continued chance of evening storms. Rain tapers off Tuesday night as skies clear and winds become light.
The good news: a warming trend kicks off Wednesday with highs climbing daily, reaching 78°F Thursday and mid-80s by Saturday. Sunshine dominates the extended forecast with only a slight chance of storms by Sunday.
5-Day Salt Lake City Forecast:
- Tuesday: Showers and storms likely, high 62°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 70°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high 78°F
- Friday: Sunny and warmer, high 84°F
- Saturday: High near 86°F, continued sunshine
