Salt Lake City, UT – Utah residents are waking up to crisp, calm fall mornings as warm sunshine holds steady across the Wasatch Front this week. After a bright and breezy Tuesday, forecasters say the state will enjoy two more mild days before a late-week system brings a change.
According to the National Weather Service, Salt Lake City will see highs near 81°F by Thursday, offering ideal conditions for outdoor events, pumpkin patch visits, and early Halloween decorating. Winds remain light through midweek before shifting southeast late Wednesday. By Thursday night, a cold front may trigger scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms, signaling a shift toward cooler, wetter weather for the weekend.
Drivers planning commutes along I-15 or I-80 should stay alert Thursday night and Friday morning, when reduced visibility and slick roads may develop during scattered rain bands.
Friday’s high will dip into the upper 70s with continued chances of rain. Saturday brings more clouds and a few lingering showers before sunshine slowly returns Sunday afternoon.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 67°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 76°F.
- Thursday: Sunny early, high 81°F. Showers likely late.
- Friday: Showers and possible storms, high 76°F.
- Saturday: Cloudy with scattered rain, high 58°F.
