Salt Lake City, UT – The Wasatch Front starts this Thanksgiving week under calm skies and crisp air, a peaceful pause before early-winter weather hints return this weekend. Roads are dry, the air is still, and travel conditions remain excellent for the next several days across northern Utah.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, mild afternoons will continue through Thanksgiving with highs climbing into the low to mid-50s, while nights dip just below freezing. Skies stay mostly clear and winds light, creating smooth travel corridors along I-15 and through the mountain passes for those heading out early for the holiday.
By Friday night, models are hinting at change. Clouds build, and temperatures begin to fall as a new Pacific system approaches. Rain could develop late Friday, changing to snow by Saturday morning, particularly in higher elevations and mountain communities east of Salt Lake City. While early details remain uncertain, travelers should watch for potential slick roads and slower mountain travel as the weekend progresses.
Thanksgiving Day itself will be a beauty — sunshine, light winds, and highs around 57°F — ideal for outdoor gatherings or scenic drives. By Sunday, colder air settles in, and scattered snow showers may brush the region, signaling Utah’s transition into early winter.
Five-Day Outlook for Salt Lake City, UT:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 46°F, low 31°F.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 52°F, low 36°F.
Thursday (Thanksgiving): Sunny, high 57°F, low 36°F.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 52°F, low 32°F.
Saturday–Sunday: Chance of rain and snow, highs in the 40s, lows in the 20s.
