A calm, chilly dawn greets Salt Lake City this morning as clear skies stretch across the Wasatch Front. The air feels crisp, and the city lights glimmer beneath still air — but changes are brewing for the middle of the week.
The National Weather Service reports a dry start to the new week, with sunshine and highs in the upper 40s to near 50°F. Winds remain light through Monday, offering ideal travel and outdoor conditions. However, moisture begins creeping back into northern Utah by Tuesday afternoon, with a 20–30% chance of rain spreading into the valley Tuesday night and continuing through Wednesday.
Commuters along I-15, I-80, and State Route 201 should plan for wet roads and slower travel times by midweek, especially during early morning hours when temperatures flirt with the upper 30s. Mountain passes above 6,000 feet could briefly see a mix of rain and light snow, though accumulations remain minimal.
By Thursday, high pressure rebuilds from the southwest, returning dry skies and mild air. Highs climb again into the low 50s, keeping this December stretch comfortably above normal. Meteorologists are also watching long-range patterns hinting at a colder Pacific storm system around December 13–16, which could bring early winter snow to the Wasatch Range and portions of northern Utah — something travelers should watch ahead of holiday plans.
Five-Day Outlook (Salt Lake City, UT):
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 49°F, low 35°F.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, 20% rain chance late, high 50°F, low 42°F.
- Wednesday: Cloudy with scattered showers, high 55°F, low 42°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 53°F, low 38°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 55°F, low 36°F.
