Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah’s capital is headed into another scorcher Wednesday, with highs expected to hit 99 degrees under clear skies before storm chances creep back late in the week. Drivers and outdoor workers face extreme heat exposure during afternoon hours, where shaded relief will be limited.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, dry conditions dominate Wednesday and Thursday, with east winds shifting northwest in the afternoon. Storm activity begins to build Friday, bringing a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms into the Wasatch Front and nearby valleys.
While early-week heat remains the primary concern, weekend plans could be disrupted by scattered storms, especially Saturday and Sunday afternoons. These storms may trigger sudden downpours, gusty winds, and lightning across northern Utah. Residents are urged to limit outdoor exertion during peak heat and prepare for fast-changing skies as the weekend approaches.
Conditions ease slightly by early next week, with highs dropping closer to the upper 80s by Tuesday, along with a continued chance for showers.
Five Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 99. Low 72.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 96. Slight storm chance late. Low 72.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 97. Isolated afternoon storms possible. Low 71.
- Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, high 97. Low 69.
- Sunday: Partly sunny with storm chances, high 92. Low 68.
