Salt Lake City, Utah – Clear skies dominate northern Utah now, but storm clouds are set to shift the weekend outlook. By Saturday, drivers on I-15 could see rain and thunderstorms, slowing travel and raising the risk of slick roads. Residents are advised to plan outdoor activities early and keep devices charged in case of storm-related outages.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, Thursday will stay mostly sunny with a high near 82 degrees. Calm winds shift northwest during the afternoon, keeping conditions pleasant. Clouds increase Thursday night as the first sign of unsettled weather moves closer.
Friday will be warm, reaching 84 degrees, but cloud cover builds into the evening. By Saturday, forecasters expect scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Temperatures dip to the low 80s during the day and around 60 overnight, signaling a stronger fall pattern taking hold.
Salt Lake City neighborhoods and nearby cities like West Valley and Taylorsville should prepare for brief downpours and possible lightning strikes Saturday afternoon. Outdoor events, including late-summer festivals and high school football games, could be disrupted. Motorists should reduce speed on wet roads and avoid driving through standing water.
Rain chances linger into Sunday afternoon before clearing Sunday night. Early next week, highs remain in the mid-80s under mostly sunny skies.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah:
- Thursday: Sunny, high 82, low 58.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 84, low 61.
- Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms after noon, high 81, low 60.
- Sunday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 83, low 59.
- Monday: Sunny, high 87, low 60.
