Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah is expected to wrap up January and move into early February under a warm and quiet weather pattern, with above-average temperatures spreading statewide and little to no precipitation expected.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Jan. 24–Feb. 6 outlook favors above-normal temperatures across Utah with below-normal precipitation probabilities. A strong ridge of high pressure is forecast to remain in place, keeping storm systems well north of the region and limiting opportunities for valley rain or mountain snow.
Along the Wasatch Front, including Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Provo, daytime highs are expected to run several degrees above seasonal norms. Dry conditions should support smooth travel along I-15 and I-80, with no major winter weather disruptions anticipated. Overnight inversions may develop at times, leading to colder valley mornings despite the overall warm trend.
Northern and central Utah, including Logan and Price, will also trend mild with limited cloud cover and minimal precipitation chances. Southern Utah, including St. George, Cedar City, and Moab, is expected to remain dry and comfortably warm for late January, favoring outdoor activities.
The main impacts statewide will be tied to the lack of moisture, including slow snowpack growth in mountain areas and continued dry fuels in lower elevations. Fire weather concerns are expected to remain low but should be monitored during breezy periods.
Above-average temperatures are expected to persist into early February. While the pattern remains quiet for now, updated outlooks may follow if storm tracks begin to shift later in the month.
