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Northern Utah Weather Alert: Rain Gives Way to 41° Lows Oct 24-26
Salt Lake City, UT – Rain showers and cooler autumn temperatures are setting up a changing weather pattern across the Salt Lake Valley, with conditions improving Saturday before another chance of rain
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-10-23T10:48:33.829Z
Salt Lake City, UT – Rain showers and cooler autumn temperatures are setting up a changing weather pattern across the Salt Lake Valley, with conditions improving Saturday before another chance of rain develops early next week. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 41 degrees during several upcoming nights, while daytime highs remain in the upper 50s through Sunday. By Monday, October 26, sunshine could push temperatures into the lower 60s, creating a noticeable change following the damp weather heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible Friday, October 23, with a 40% chance of precipitation and afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 57 degrees. South winds between 7 and 13 mph are expected, while scattered showers could continue Friday evening, primarily before midnight.
Chilly Weekend Follows Friday Showers The transition begins Friday night as temperatures fall to approximately 41 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Rain chances remain at 40% during the evening, but conditions are expected to become quieter heading into Saturday morning. The combination of damp pavement and cooler temperatures could make early outdoor activities feel considerably different from Friday afternoon.
Saturday brings a welcome improvement, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 58 degrees. Winds are expected to remain relatively light, becoming northwest at 5 to 7 mph during the afternoon. Saturday night turns partly cloudy, with temperatures again falling to around 41 degrees as winds gradually become calm.
Sunday, October 25, introduces a small possibility of additional precipitation, although most of the day should remain dry. The National Weather Service indicates a 20% chance of isolated showers before noon, followed by partly sunny conditions and an afternoon high near 57 degrees.
For residents planning weekend activities around Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Murray and nearby communities, the main consideration will be the contrast between relatively mild afternoons and colder mornings. Temperatures in the lower 40s may require additional layers for early walks, sporting events and other outdoor plans.
Travel Conditions and Changing Temperatures Drivers traveling Interstate 15, Interstate 80 and Interstate 215 should account for potentially wet pavement during Friday's scattered showers. Any heavier shower could briefly reduce visibility, although the supplied forecast does not indicate widespread highway closures or significant travel disruptions.
The forecast also does not indicate freezing temperatures within Salt Lake City's immediate five day outlook. Overnight readings near 41 degrees remain above freezing, meaning the available city forecast does not support describing this period as a freeze event.
By Monday, October 26, the weather becomes noticeably more favorable for outdoor activities. Mostly sunny skies are expected, with afternoon temperatures climbing to approximately 63 degrees. That represents a six degree increase from Sunday's forecast high, while Monday night remains partly cloudy with temperatures near 43 degrees.
Another Rain Chance Arrives Tuesday The next potential weather change develops Tuesday, October 27, when the National Weather Service forecasts a chance of rain under partly sunny skies. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach approximately 60 degrees, slightly cooler than Monday but still relatively mild for late October.
Tuesday night brings a slight chance of additional rain, with temperatures dropping to around 39 degrees. The forecast does not provide a specific precipitation percentage or expected rainfall total for Tuesday, leaving the timing and intensity of any showers uncertain.
Conditions improve again Wednesday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees. Thursday continues the relatively mild pattern, with mostly sunny weather and temperatures reaching approximately 62 degrees.
For Salt Lake Valley residents, the overall trend favors a cooler weekend, a brief Monday warmup and another opportunity for rain Tuesday before drier conditions return.
Will the cooler weekend temperatures change your outdoor plans, or are you looking forward to Monday's return to the 60s?
Five Day Weather Outlook Friday 10/23: Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible with a 40% precipitation chance and a high near 57 degrees; south winds reach 7 to 13 mph before temperatures fall to approximately 41 degrees Friday night.
Saturday 10/24: Mostly sunny skies return with a high near 58 degrees and light northwest winds of 5 to 7 mph during the afternoon; Saturday night becomes partly cloudy with a low around 41 degrees.
Sunday 10/25: Isolated showers are possible before noon with a 20% precipitation chance, followed by partly sunny conditions and a high near 57 degrees; Sunday night turns partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to approximately 41 degrees.
Monday 10/26: Mostly sunny conditions bring a noticeable warmup across Salt Lake City, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 63 degrees; Monday night remains partly cloudy with a low around 43 degrees.
Tuesday 10/27: A chance of rain returns under partly sunny skies with a high near 60 degrees, followed by a slight chance of rain Tuesday night as temperatures fall to approximately 39 degrees.
Extended Weather Outlook Wednesday, October 28, is expected to bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees. Wednesday night becomes mostly cloudy with temperatures falling to approximately 41 degrees.
Thursday, October 29, continues the generally mild pattern with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 62 degrees.
The supplied National Weather Service point forecast does not provide additional daily conditions beyond October 29. No specific storm system, snowfall accumulation or major temperature change can be confirmed for October 30 through November 1 from this forecast alone.