Salt Lake County will expand access to cooling centers this weekend by extending Sunday hours at five county recreation centers. The move comes as the National Weather Service forecasts triple-digit temperatures across the Wasatch Front.
According to the Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson's Office, designated Cool Zones are being utilized to assist residents during the extreme heat.
The expansion of hours is a response to the upcoming weather forecast. The National Weather Service has predicted triple-digit temperatures for the Wasatch Front area.
Salt Lake County officials are working to increase availability at recreation centers to ensure residents have access to cooling zones during the forecasted heat wave.
