Salt Lake City, Utah – Salt Lake City is heading into a streak of unrelenting sunshine and rising temperatures, with highs expected to reach the mid-90s by Thursday and nearing 99°F by early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, today’s high will peak around 83°F with a calm breeze from the northwest. Conditions will continue to heat up through Friday, when temperatures hit 95°F under mostly clear skies. No rain is expected, and nighttime lows will remain in the mid-60s, offering little overnight relief.
The heat wave will affect much of northern Utah, including West Valley City, Ogden, and Provo. Afternoon outdoor activities, especially for vulnerable groups, should be limited. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, avoid peak-hour exertion, and check on elderly neighbors. Cooling centers may open later in the week if triple-digit heat arrives Monday as projected.
With low humidity and persistent sunshine, fire danger may increase in dry areas. No official red flag warning has been issued yet, but conditions could change quickly.
Temperatures are expected to stay high through at least next Tuesday, with the hottest day likely on Monday.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, UT:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 83°F. Light NW winds.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 86°F. Low around 60°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 93°F. Light wind shifts in the afternoon.
- Friday: Mostly clear, high near 95°F. Overnight low 67°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, high near 95°F. Low around 64°F.
