1 week Ago By Kai Stewart
Residents of Salt Lake City should prepare for a mix of sunshine and showers in the upcoming week. According to the National Weather Service, the city kicked off the day under overcast skies with temperatures hovering at 37°F and a wind chill making it feel more like 31°F.Those hoping for a dry day might be disappointed, as there's a 20 percent chance of rain after 3 p.
m. today with highs expected to reach near 53°F. The light breeze coming from the south won't do much to chase away the clouds, though it might pick up slightly in the afternoon.
The outlook for tonight is wetter, with showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloud cover will persist, and the mercury will dip to around 40 degrees. While winds should remain soft and from the south, residents will want to keep an umbrella close at hand, with the chance of precipitation ramping up to 70 percent, the NWS reports.
Moving into Saturday, showers are expected to continue, especially before noon, under cloudy skies with a high approaching 54°F. The wind, light, and variable in the morning, will swing to the west-northwest at an easy 5 to 8 mph. Those looking ahead to the rest of the weekend can anticipate a break in the showers by Saturday night, with only a 20 percent chance of rain before midnight, and a low of around 36 degrees.
Sunday should offer a reprieve from the wet weather, bringing mostly sunny skies and a more agreeable high near 57 degrees. The serene conditions might be ideal for outdoor plans, as winds will remain calm. Looking ahead, the beginning of the workweek promises an upward temperature trend, with Monday seeing mostly sunny skies and a high near 65, while Tuesday might touch near summer-like warmth with a high around 69.
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