1 week Ago By Owen Matthews
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a detailed forecast indicating an incoming shift in the weather pattern for the area. According to the National Weather Service , residents can expect rain to begin today, primarily after 5 p.m.
, with temperatures peaking near 54 degrees. Winds are expected to shift from east-southeast at 5 to 8 mph to south-southwest later in the morning. As the evening progresses, the weather is set to take a colder turn with rain transitioning to rain and snow around 11 p.
m. Southwest winds around 6 mph will become calm, and the low is slated to hover around 33 degrees. The chance of precipitation stands high at 90%, although little to no snow accumulation is expected.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday's forecast includes rain and snow before 8 a.m., with snow likely to persist until the afternoon.
Post 2 p.m., there's a chance of rain and snow mixing, as the temperature climbs to a high near 40.
The wind, remaining mostly calm, will shift to west-northwest at about 5 mph. Conditions are expected to improve slightly by Saturday night, becoming partly cloudy with lows dipping to around 25. A calm wind will persist through Sunday, accompanying sunny skies and highs near 43 degrees.
However, by Sunday night, rain is likely after 5 a.m., with the cloud cover thickening and the low falling to about 29 degrees.
Commencing the new week, Monday will greet Salt Lake City dwellers with probable rain and snow, which is anticipated to become all snow after 2 p.m. The likelihood of precipitation remains at a steady 70%, though, much like the days prior, little to no snow accumulation is expected.
The high temperature on Monday will once again peak around the low 40s. The rest of the week forecasts a spate of clearer skies, with Tuesday presenting a slight chance of snow before 11 a.m.
, followed by mostly sunny weather and a high near 37. Evening temperatures on Tuesday are likely to drop to around 20. This pattern of daytime sunshine and chilly evenings is expected to continue through to Thursday, with the high possibly reaching 46 degrees.
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