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Salt Lake City, UT — A surge of wet spring weather is headed for northern Utah this week, with thunderstorms and steady showers expected from Wednesday night through Easter Sunday. Salt Lake City residents should prepare for possible travel disruptions, slippery roads, and changes to outdoor plans—especially near I-15 and other major corridors.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will bring warm, dry conditions with a high near 74°F under mostly sunny skies. However, changes arrive quickly by Wednesday. A slight chance of showers begins that morning, with storms more likely by late Wednesday night and a 70% chance of precipitation continuing into Thursday. Thunderstorms could roll through Salt Lake City and surrounding areas like West Valley City and Taylorsville.
By Friday, on-and-off rain will continue through Saturday, and more light showers are possible into Easter Sunday. Temperatures will also drop, with highs falling from the mid-70s Tuesday to the upper 50s by Thursday.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City (April 15–April 19):
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 74°F, low 51°F
- Wednesday: Showers possible, high 76°F, low 50°F
- Thursday: Thunderstorms likely, high 59°F, low 40°F
- Friday: Scattered rain, high 56°F, low 39°F
- Saturday: Chance of light showers, high 62°F, low 43°F
