SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Northern Utah is seeing a classic October shift this week as scattered showers and a few thunderstorms roll through the region before calmer, cooler weather returns for the weekend. The unsettled pattern will dominate through Thursday, bringing waves of moisture to the Wasatch Front and mountain snow to higher elevations.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, the first round of showers arrived overnight with a 70% chance of rain continuing into early Tuesday. Skies may briefly clear in the afternoon, allowing highs to reach near 70°F before another round of rain and isolated thunderstorms redevelops late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Wednesday looks to be the wettest day of the week, with widespread showers and a few rumbles of thunder across the valley and light snow above 8,000 feet in the mountains. Cooler air filters in Thursday, with highs dipping into the low 50s and scattered rain showers lingering into Thursday night.
By Friday, the storm system exits, ushering in mostly sunny skies and highs near 58°F — perfect for outdoor plans, hiking, and local fall events. The weekend should remain mostly dry, with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 50s and only a slight chance of a stray shower by Sunday night.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, UT:
Tue: 70/48 – Scattered showers; partly sunny afternoon.
Wed: 56/43 – Showers and isolated thunderstorms; 80% chance of rain.
Thu: 51/42 – Cloudy; scattered rain showers.
Fri: 58/43 – Mostly sunny; cool and dry.
Sat: 58/44 – Mostly sunny; pleasant fall weather.
