Salt Lake City residents should brace for a wet and stormy Tuesday evening before sunshine takes over as October begins Wednesday. Travelers on I-15 and surrounding highways could face slick roads and delays Tuesday night as storms develop across northern Utah.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon into the evening, with rain chances at 60 percent. South and southeast winds up to 10 mph could also impact evening commutes. By late Tuesday night, storms taper off, leaving partly cloudy skies and lows near 58 degrees.
Drivers should slow down on wet pavement and prepare for reduced visibility in heavy downpours. Public safety officials urge commuters to allow extra time if traveling after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Residents are encouraged to keep devices charged and secure outdoor items that may blow in gusty winds.
Wednesday marks the start of October with a calmer pattern. Sunny skies and highs near 79 degrees will provide a welcome break after Tuesday’s rain. The pleasant stretch continues into Thursday, with temperatures near 80 degrees before a slight cooling trend moves in by Friday.
Conditions remain mostly sunny through the weekend, though another round of showers could reappear late Friday and Saturday. Weather officials say no additional advisories are in place yet, but updates are expected if storm chances increase.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. High 76. Low 58.
- Wednesday (Oct. 1): Sunny. High 79. Low 59.
- Thursday: Sunny. High 80. Low 57.
- Friday: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 73. Low 49.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny with isolated showers possible. High 65. Low 46.
