Salt Lake City, Utah – Spring takes a stormy turn across northern Utah Thursday as showers and isolated thunderstorms move into the Salt Lake City area, bringing potential travel issues along I-15 and reduced visibility through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, a round of showers will develop Thursday morning with a 40% chance of thunderstorms by late afternoon. Winds from the northwest will shift to the southeast Thursday night, and moisture will linger into Saturday. Light and variable gusts are expected to increase to 8 mph, with Thursday’s high near 64°F and a low of 46°F that night.
Friday offers a brief break with partly cloudy skies and a high of 67°F, but rain chances ramp back up Saturday. Showers are likely to return Saturday afternoon, with highs reaching 73°F and potential thunderstorms by Sunday. Drivers should watch for slick roads and plan ahead, especially during the late week and weekend commutes.
Rain continues Sunday into Monday, with isolated thunderstorms both nights. Monday’s high will be 57°F, with lows dipping into the mid-40s.
Extended 5-Day Outlook for Salt Lake City:
- Thursday: Showers & possible storms, high 64°F
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high 67°F
- Saturday: Showers likely, high 73°F
- Sunday: Thunderstorms possible, high 57°F
- Monday: Showers linger, high 57°F
