Salt Lake City, Utah – Salt Lake City residents can expect sweltering summer heat Sunday as highs reach 96°F, but a shift is coming overnight with a slight chance of thunderstorms moving into the area.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, storm chances begin after 10 p.m. Sunday and continue through early Monday afternoon, with light showers and isolated thunderstorms most likely between midnight and 3 p.m. Monday. Winds will remain light, shifting from southeast to northwest through the day.
While today’s heat will be intense, relief arrives midweek as cooler temperatures settle in. Tuesday’s high is expected to drop to 78°F, with clear skies prevailing through Wednesday. Thursday brings a slight return of afternoon showers as temps climb into the low 80s again.
Drivers should stay alert for changing conditions overnight and Monday, especially during the morning commute. Localized lightning and brief wind gusts may occur with any storms. Residents are advised to secure outdoor items and avoid high-elevation activities during storm windows.
This early June pattern marks a typical transition from dry heat to monsoon-style pulses across northern Utah.
More updates are expected Monday morning as the storm potential develops.
📅 Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City:
- Monday: 80°F / 54°F – Partly sunny, 20% chance of afternoon thunderstorms
- Tuesday: 78°F / 54°F – Sunny and cooler
- Wednesday: 78°F / 56°F – Sunny
- Thursday: 83°F / 58°F – Slight chance of showers after noon
- Friday: 85°F / 61°F – Afternoon storms possible, otherwise sunny
