Dry conditions are expected to prevail through early next week, according to a National Weather Service forecast issued on November 4. While a weak shortwave energy may bring a very low chance of precipitation through Friday, November 6, temperatures are expected to begin a warming trend starting Sunday, November 8.
Temperatures have remained below seasonal normals during the first half of the week, with maximum temperatures averaging 5 to 10 degrees below seasonal norms. This cooling was driven by a storm system currently spinning over Colorado, following a recent system that moved through the area.
Mid-upper level clouds are expected to increase as weak shortwave energy from the southern branch of a splitting Pacific Northwest storm system tracks across the area through early Friday, November 6. Guidance suggests this feature will have a minimal impact, as any potential for showers is expected to dwindle quickly.
Building high pressure is expected to bring more mild conditions beginning Sunday, November 8, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 5 degrees above seasonal normals. While a strong ridge off the Pacific coast is expected to persist through at least early next week, some forecast models suggest the ridge could break down by midweek, potentially allowing for a more active weather pattern.
VFR conditions were expected to prevail at the KSLC terminal and across the rest of Utah and southwest Wyoming through the TAF period. Confidence in the long-range forecast remains low as the seven-day outlook approaches.
