Utah commuters are stepping into a gray, wintry start as light snow drifts across Salt Lake City this morning. Flakes swirl near I-80 and I-215, and pavement temperatures hover near freezing.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, there is a 30% chance of snow today, mainly before 11 a.m. Little to no accumulation is expected, but brief slick spots could develop on bridges and untreated roads.
Watch for icy patches on elevated ramps.
Temperatures sit near 28 degrees at Salt Lake City International Airport, with wind chills around 21. North winds increase slightly this afternoon as skies gradually turn mostly sunny. Highs reach about 36 degrees.
Plan extra time if driving through shaded areas.
Skies clear tonight, and temperatures drop to 19 degrees. Any melting this afternoon may refreeze after sunset, a classic late-February flash freeze setup.
Saturday turns sunny with a high near 44. By Sunday, mostly sunny skies push highs to 51 degrees, marking a sharp turnaround from today’s winter bite.
The warming trend accelerates early next week. Monday climbs to 54 degrees under partly sunny skies, with lows near 37 Monday night. Clouds increase Tuesday with a slight chance of rain and highs near 55.
Midweek brings additional rain chances and highs in the mid-50s. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across northern Utah, signaling early spring vibes building into the region.
Five-Day Outlook for Salt Lake City:
- Today: High 36°, slight morning snow chance.
- Saturday: High 44°, sunny.
- Sunday: High 51°, mostly sunny.
- Monday: High 54°, partly sunny.
- Tuesday: High 55°, slight rain chance.
