Salt Lake City residents should brace for unsettled skies as thunderstorms return late this weekend and linger into Monday, September 22. Roads, including the I-15 corridor, could see slick conditions as showers roll through northern Utah. Drivers should use caution during peak travel hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, a 40 percent chance of showers and storms remains Sunday afternoon into Monday morning. Strong downpours may reduce visibility and increase hydroplaning risks on area highways. Winds could also shift quickly, with gusts up to 20 mph possible during storms.
Showers may be spotty, but thunder and lightning remain a threat. Outdoor plans, including college football tailgates and early fall festivals, could be disrupted by fast-moving cells. Residents should secure patio furniture and unplug sensitive electronics to guard against brief power outages.
Monday starts unsettled, but drier air pushes in by late afternoon. Highs drop to the low 70s, marking a cool down after a humid weekend. Skies clear further Monday night, giving way to a sunny, pleasant stretch by Tuesday.
Despite the storm chances, fall weather settles in with seasonal highs in the mid-to-upper 70s through midweek. Commuters and families should plan for a wet Sunday but enjoy improving conditions by Tuesday.
More updates are expected as storm tracks develop. Warnings could be issued if severe cells strengthen.
Five Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 80.
- Monday: Morning showers, partly sunny, high near 73.
- Tuesday: Sunny and dry, high near 75.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of showers, high near 81.
- Thursday: Isolated storms, partly sunny, high near 78.
