SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Wasatch peaks glow faintly pink under a calm dawn sky, the kind of morning that feels borrowed from summer. But the stillness won’t last. A new pattern is forming over northern Utah, and by the weekend, the air turns brisk, the clouds thicken, and rain begins its slow return.
As of early Wednesday, the city sits near 39°F with clear skies and light winds. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City expects another pleasant, mostly sunny day with highs near 65°F. Thursday follows suit — bright, calm, and comfortable — but subtle changes in the upper atmosphere hint at the next system on the move.
By Friday evening, clouds will build along the Wasatch Front. A cold front slides in late Saturday into Sunday, pulling rain across the valleys and snow toward higher peaks above 8,000 feet. For most residents, the main impact will be wet roads and falling weekend temperatures, but travelers headed up I-80 or into Big Cottonwood Canyon should prepare for mountain showers that could briefly mix with light snow.
Sunday looks notably cooler, with highs in the upper 50s and periods of steady rain. Early next week, scattered showers linger as another push of cooler air reinforces fall’s grip on northern Utah.
For now, enjoy the mild calm. To be fair, it’s the perfect stretch for outdoor chores or Halloween prep before the weekend’s chill settles in — a gentle reminder that winter’s first whispers are drawing closer.
Five-Day Outlook for Salt Lake City, UT:
Wed: 65/47 – Increasing clouds.
Thu: 63/42 – Partly sunny.
Fri: 64/47 – Sunny and calm.
Sat: 69/46 – Partly sunny; late rain possible.
Sun: 57/46 – Rain likely; cooler air moving in.
