Salt Lake City drivers could face slick conditions Tuesday evening as thunderstorms move into northern Utah, raising concerns along I-15. A cooler pattern by the weekend will follow the midweek storms, signaling fall weather is setting in across the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, showers and thunderstorms are most likely Tuesday after 3 p.m. and could continue into the night. A 20 to 30 percent chance of rain remains, with lightning and brief heavy downpours possible. Overnight lows will settle near 63 degrees, keeping roads damp into the early hours Wednesday.
Wednesday brings partly sunny skies with a high near 86, though another round of showers could return late in the day. By Thursday, skies clear briefly before another round of afternoon storms, dropping highs to around 81. Cooler air arrives Friday with highs near 74, the start of a fall-like weekend pattern.
Travelers should allow extra time Tuesday night, especially along I-15 through Salt Lake County. Outdoor events may be disrupted, and residents are advised to secure patio furniture and avoid open areas during lightning.
By Saturday, conditions turn more stable with partly cloudy skies and highs near 74. Sunday looks milder, with plenty of sunshine and a rebound to 81 degrees.
Warnings could be reissued if thunderstorms intensify Tuesday night, so residents should check for updates before traveling.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah
- Tuesday: High 86, scattered afternoon storms, low 63.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 86, evening showers, low 60.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance, high 81, low 57.
- Friday: Cooler, showers possible, high 74, low 54.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 74, low 56.
