Salt Lake City, Utah – Thunderstorms could drench Salt Lake City by mid-afternoon Saturday, bringing a 100% chance of rain and possible road impacts across the metro.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and scattered thunderstorms are likely to intensify after 3 p.m. Saturday, with the heaviest rain focused in the Salt Lake Valley. Winds may shift south between 5 to 10 mph, increasing the risk of sudden downpours on I-15 and surrounding routes. Motorists should allow extra time and avoid flooded intersections or underpasses.
Conditions stay unsettled Saturday night, with a continued chance of thunderstorms and a low near 47°F. Showers persist into Sunday morning, then taper off by evening as drier air moves in. Sunday’s high will hold near 57°F, about 10 degrees cooler than average for May.
Looking ahead, Monday begins mostly sunny with a high of 57°F before a major warm-up arrives. By Tuesday, Salt Lake City climbs to 69°F under sunny skies. Temperatures continue to rise midweek, reaching 78°F Wednesday and 84°F by Friday — the area’s first true summer preview.
5-Day Outlook for Salt Lake City:
- Sunday: Showers, 57°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, 57°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, 69°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, 78°F
- Thursday: Sunny, 84°F
