Salt Lake City, Utah – Commuters across the Wasatch Front can expect a crisp and clear start to midweek as September weather shifts again. Drivers on I-15 and I-80 may want light jackets early Wednesday with morning lows in the 50s before afternoon warmth settles in.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, Wednesday brings sunshine and a high near 78, followed by calm evening conditions. Temperatures will fall into the mid-50s Wednesday night, making for a sharp drop after sunset. Thursday continues the dry trend, with highs around 82 under partly cloudy skies.
The warmest day of the week arrives Friday, topping out at 84 degrees, though late-night showers and thunderstorms could develop. The agency advises residents to monitor updates as the weekend approaches, especially those planning outdoor events in the valleys or foothills.
Saturday may deliver scattered showers and cooler highs near 79. By Sunday, skies clear again, with sunshine returning and a high near 77. Travelers should prepare for quick temperature swings, especially when moving from valleys into higher mountain passes.
Even with mostly calm conditions through Thursday, residents are encouraged to check evening forecasts, secure outdoor equipment, and prepare for possible wet roads this weekend.
More advisories could follow if Friday’s storm chances strengthen, and updates will be issued for northern Utah communities as needed.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 78 / low 54
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 82 / low 57
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 84 / low 60, late-night storm risk
- Saturday: Chance of showers, high 79 / low 58
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 77 / low 57
