Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah heads into the Feb 5–9 stretch under a milder-than-normal and mostly dry weather pattern, limiting snow chances across much of the state and bringing a noticeable break from more active winter conditions. While mountain snowpack remains critical for long-term water supply, this period looks quieter, with temperature trends taking center stage.
According to the National Weather Service and regional outlooks, a ridge of high pressure anchored over the western U.S. will allow above-normal temperatures to spread across Utah while keeping major storm systems displaced well to the north. This setup significantly reduces the risk of widespread snow, especially along the Wasatch Front and in lower elevations.
In Salt Lake City, Provo, and surrounding Wasatch Front communities, daytime highs are expected to run several degrees above early-February averages, with cool mornings followed by mild afternoons. Northern valleys and central Utah will see similar trends, while higher elevations may still experience colder nights and isolated light snow showers, though significant accumulation appears unlikely during this stretch.
The warmer, quieter pattern contrasts sharply with the prolonged cold gripping much of the eastern U.S., where recent cold spells have contributed to nearly 100 temperature-related deaths in southern states. In Utah, officials continue to remind residents that extended winter dry spells can impact mountain snowpack and spring runoff projections.
Above-normal temperatures and limited snow chances are expected to persist through the period, with little indication of a return to widespread storm activity before the stretch ends.
