Salt Lake City residents should brace for a stormy turn as thunderstorms build Sunday afternoon, raising flooding concerns across northern Utah. Drivers on I-15 and I-80 could encounter slick pavement and reduced visibility by Sunday evening.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered storms may begin late Sunday morning, intensifying through the afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates could overwhelm storm drains, especially in low-lying neighborhoods and along creeks. Lightning and gusty winds add further hazards for those outdoors.
Salt Lake City will see a high near 92 Sunday before clouds and storms cool conditions into the 60s overnight. Neighboring communities including West Valley City, Sandy, and Ogden are also in the path of heavy showers. On Monday, the chance of rain rises to 80 percent, with storms likely from morning through late evening.
Travelers should prepare for delays on I-15, I-80, and U.S. 89, where sudden downpours may cause ponding. Avoid driving through flooded intersections and keep devices charged in case of power outages. Outdoor events could face interruptions, and those hiking or camping in canyons should be especially alert for flash flooding.
The unsettled pattern lingers into next week, with rain chances continuing through at least Thursday.
Five Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah
- Sunday: Scattered storms, high 92, low 68.
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, high 89, low 64.
- Tuesday: Showers likely, high 86, low 63.
- Wednesday: Showers possible, high 80, low 61.
- Thursday: Storm chances remain, high 81, low 62.
