Utah wakes up to crisp air and bright sun, but wet pavement and shifting skies are already lining up for the weekend. Temperatures are climbing toward 62 degrees today in Salt Lake City, and calm winds will turn northwest by afternoon. It feels like a brief spring tease. Don’t get too comfortable.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, clouds increase Saturday with highs near 60. Rain chances rise to 30 percent Saturday night, then 40 to 50 percent Sunday into Sunday night. By Monday, rain becomes likely with a 70 percent chance and highs near 59 degrees. Some valley locations could pick up between a tenth and a quarter inch of rain.
Plan for slick stretches on I-15, I-80, and surface roads during periods of steady rain Sunday into Monday. Morning temperatures in the upper 30s and low 40s mean any lingering moisture could refreeze on untreated bridges. This is prime flash-freeze season. Snowmelt by day can turn icy by early morning.
Saturday starts dry but trends grayer. Showers develop late in the day and become more widespread Sunday. Keep jackets and umbrellas ready. Allow extra travel time, especially before sunrise.
Tuesday dries out with partial sun and highs in the mid-50s. By Wednesday, temperatures rebound near 61 with more sunshine. Longer-range trends point to above-normal readings heading deeper into early March, signaling building spring warmth across northern Utah.
Five Day Outlook for Salt Lake City, Utah:
Saturday: Increasing clouds, high 60.
Sunday: 40% rain chance, high 61.
Monday: Rain likely, high 59.
Tuesday: Slight rain chance early, high 55.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 61.
