SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Fall’s finest weather is arriving across northern Utah this weekend as crisp mornings, clear skies, and a Sunday warm-up bring near-perfect outdoor conditions from the Wasatch Front to Utah Lake. After a chilly Friday start, highs will rebound into the low 70s by Sunday afternoon — a beautiful turnaround for mid-October.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, light winds and calm conditions will hold through the weekend. Morning lows near 43°F could bring patchy frost in sheltered northern valleys, but sunshine will quickly warm the air each day. Drivers traveling along I-15 and I-80 should expect great visibility and dry pavement for fall events and scenic drives.
Residents planning pumpkin patch visits, college football tailgates, or leaf-viewing trips through Big Cottonwood Canyon can expect ideal conditions. The Utah Department of Transportation reports no major weather-related travel impacts this weekend, though early-morning commuters should bundle up for crisp temperatures before the sun climbs.
By Sunday, warmer air settles in, lifting highs near 72°F — a perfect day for hiking, yard work, or a stroll through downtown Salt Lake’s farmers markets. Monday brings continued sunshine with highs around 62°F before another gradual warm-up midweek.
Looking ahead, dry and sunny weather dominates the next several days, giving Utahns one of the most pleasant stretches of fall weather yet — ideal for decorating, outdoor dining, or late-season camping trips.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, UT:
Fri: 59/43 – Sunny, cool; light wind.
Sat: 63/45 – Clear, calm; pleasant afternoon.
Sun: 72/45 – Sunny and warm; light breeze.
Mon: 62/44 – Sunny, mild; crisp start.
Tue: 68/46 – Bright and calm; classic fall day.
