Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah wakes up locked in winter this morning as cold air settles into the Salt Lake Valley, leaving parked cars rimmed with frost and sidewalks slick in shaded areas. Breath hangs briefly in the air as temperatures hover near 28 degrees, making the early commute feel sharper than the calm skies suggest.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, today stays sunny with a high near 37 degrees and light winds. Tonight turns partly cloudy, with lows dipping into the low 20s, allowing refreeze on untreated roads and sidewalks before sunrise.
In Salt Lake City, drivers along I-15, I-80, and neighborhood streets should watch for icy patches, especially on bridges and ramps. Even without snowfall, overnight refreezing can catch drivers off guard. Plan extra stopping distance during the morning hours.
Sunday brings modest relief. Sunshine pushes highs into the low 40s, and winds remain light. Clear skies Sunday night allow another cold dip, with lows near the mid-20s. Layers remain essential for early starts, even as afternoons feel more comfortable.
By Monday, a new concern replaces the cold. Widespread haze develops across the Wasatch Front as a stagnant pattern settles in. Daytime highs reach the low to mid-40s through midweek, but air quality may gradually decline. Those with respiratory sensitivities should limit prolonged outdoor activity if haze thickens.
Temperatures stay steady into Tuesday and Wednesday, holding in the mid-40s with calm winds. While winter storms are absent for now, the lack of mixing keeps haze trapped in the valley. Conditions may feel quiet, but impacts build subtly.
By late January, Salt Lake City gains roughly 40 more minutes of daylight, offering brighter evenings ahead. Additional updates may be issued if air quality advisories become necessary.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook for Salt Lake City, Utah
Today: Sunny. High near 37.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 42.
Monday: Hazy. High near 43.
Tuesday: Haze continues. High near 45.
Wednesday: Hazy and mild. High near 45.
