Thin mist hangs over the Salt Lake Valley this morning as a chill grips the air — a calm before the late-week winter shift. Temperatures sit near the freezing mark, and by Thursday, skies will thicken once again as moisture moves into northern Utah.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, snow chances increase Thursday afternoon with the next system brushing the Wasatch Front. Accumulations could reach up to 1 inch in the valley and 2 inches in higher benches, followed by a rain–snow mix late Friday into Saturday. Drivers should expect wet roads during the day and possible icy patches by night as temperatures dip into the upper 20s.
Meteorologists caution that commuters on I-15 and I-80 may face reduced visibility and slick conditions, especially through Parley’s Summit and Cottonwood Canyon routes. Even light accumulations can create hazardous travel, particularly where snow transitions to rain or refreezes overnight.
By Saturday, warmer air will nudge highs into the mid-40s, turning lingering snow to drizzle before tapering off. Sunshine and milder air are likely to return Sunday, giving Utahns a brief break before another potential system arrives early next week.
For now, keep coats handy, allow extra time for morning drives, and prepare for quick changes in road traction as winter weather tightens its grip across northern Utah.
Traveling the Wasatch Front this Friday or Saturday? Tell us how your roads look — snow, slush, or rain?
Five-Day Outlook for Salt Lake City, UT
Today (Wednesday): Mostly sunny, high near 41°F. Calm to light breeze.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low near 24°F.
Thursday: Mostly sunny early, snow chance by afternoon. High near 40°F.
Thursday Night: 50% snow chance, less than 1 inch. Low 31°F.
Friday: 50% chance rain/snow, high 40°F.
Friday Night: 70% chance rain/snow mix, low 33°F.
Saturday: Rain/snow mix early, high 44°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 46°F.
