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Northern Utah Weather: Showers, Thunderstorms Possible This Week Oct 21-23
Salt Lake City, UT – Northern Utah residents could experience a noticeable weather change this week as temperatures drop approximately 20 degrees and rain returns to the Salt Lake Valley. After severa
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-19T10:02:28.140Z
Salt Lake City, UT – Northern Utah residents could experience a noticeable weather change this week as temperatures drop approximately 20 degrees and rain returns to the Salt Lake Valley. After several afternoons in the lower 70s, Salt Lake City is forecast to reach just 53 degrees Friday, with showers and possible thunderstorms arriving beforehand.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, temperatures are expected to reach 72 degrees Monday and Tuesday before climbing to approximately 73 degrees Wednesday. A developing wet weather pattern could then bring showers Thursday and Friday, followed by colder overnight conditions heading into the weekend.
Salt Lake City faces rain and a 20 degree drop Monday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 72 degrees.
Tuesday remains mild, with another high near 72 and a 20% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day, with sunshine and a high near 73 degrees.
Rain chances return Wednesday night, with a 20% chance of precipitation after midnight.
Thursday brings a greater change, with showers and possible thunderstorms developing during the day. Temperatures are forecast to reach approximately 68 degrees.
Thursday night remains wet, with showers and a possible thunderstorm and temperatures falling near 46 degrees.
Friday is expected to be considerably cooler, with rain before noon followed by showers likely and a possible afternoon thunderstorm. The high is forecast near 53 degrees.
Cooler weekend follows the rain Saturday brings improving conditions, with sunshine and a high near 55 degrees.
Overnight temperatures could fall to approximately 38 degrees Friday night and 39 degrees Saturday night.
Sunday brings sunshine and a modest recovery to around 61 degrees.
For residents across Salt Lake County, the changing weather could affect commuting, outdoor activities and weekend plans.
The supplied forecast does not specify rainfall totals or establish flooding, damaging winds or severe thunderstorm warnings.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts for changes in precipitation timing and temperature expectations.