Salt Lake City, Utah – Showers and isolated thunderstorms will linger across northern Utah overnight into Thursday before skies clear for a sunny, hot holiday weekend. Temperatures will hold near 64 degrees overnight with a 30% chance of rain.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, spotty showers and thunderstorms may develop again Thursday afternoon, especially after 3 p.m., with highs near 80. Patchy smoke is also expected, reducing air quality through Thursday night. Winds will remain light, though a northwest breeze up to 8 mph could develop by evening.
By Friday, conditions begin to improve with mostly sunny skies and a high near 92, though haze and patchy smoke may linger in the valley. The weekend will be bright and dry, with Saturday and Sunday both sunny and highs climbing into the mid-80s to upper 80s.
Travelers and outdoor plans for Labor Day look favorable, as Monday brings sunshine and highs near 91. Authorities still advise caution Thursday afternoon when storms could cause brief downpours and slick roads, particularly along I-15 and in mountain canyons.
Clear, warm weather will dominate northern Utah through early next week, with only isolated storm chances returning by Tuesday.
Five Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms possible after noon, high near 80.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 92. Patchy smoke possible.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 84.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 88.
- Labor Day (Monday): Sunny and hot, high near 91.
