Utah — A cool, clear dawn stretches across the Wasatch Front, leaving the air crisp and still while distant city lights shimmer against the mountains. Pavement stays dry for now, but the pattern shows a subtle shift as early Thanksgiving travel begins across northern Utah.
Light clouds drift in today, but the morning commute stays quiet with temperatures rising into the upper 50s. Drivers on I-15, I-80, and surface arterials should have smooth travel through midmorning. To be fair, the calm won’t last. Models signal a Winter Tease with increasing moisture tonight and a renewed rain chance that could slow the first wave of holiday departures.
A 30% chance of rain develops late tonight, mainly between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., as a weak system pushes over the Great Basin. Roads may turn slick in spots, particularly near the benches where temperatures cool faster. Travelers heading north toward Ogden or south toward Utah County should watch for brief reductions in visibility under thicker showers.
Wednesday brings a slight chance of rain after 11 a.m., paired with a high near 57. Light winds and variable clouds will dominate the afternoon. Conditions remain manageable, but another pulse of moisture creeps in Wednesday night as the next disturbance approaches.
Thursday carries the more notable window. Another 20% chance of rain emerges after late morning, and while temperatures stay too warm for snow in the valley, the mountains may see early flakes—a seasonal nod to November’s cooling trend. No major accumulations appear likely at lower elevations, yet the warm-to-cool shift could create patchy slick spots for travelers heading up Parleys Canyon or toward Big and Little Cottonwood.
Friday trends partly sunny with improving travel conditions. The weekend stays mostly dry and seasonal, ideal for shopping runs, family gatherings, or early Thanksgiving prep before a larger pattern change next week.
