Sunny weather is expected across much of Utah on October 28, according to a forecast issued by the National Weather Service Salt Lake City. While conditions remain clear for the day, a shift toward rain and potential thunderstorms is forecasted to begin late Friday and continue through the weekend.
In the Salt Lake Valley, including Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and Sandy, today will be sunny with highs around 60. Conditions are expected to become partly cloudy tonight with lows in the lower 40s. The weather pattern will transition to mostly cloudy skies by Friday night, bringing a 60 percent chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
The weekend will bring significant precipitation to several areas. In the Salt Lake Valley, rain is likely on Saturday with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and lows in the lower 60s. By Sunday, the chance of showers increases to 90 percent with highs dropping to the lower 50s. In the Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, including Alta and Brighton, snow and rain are expected on Sunday with a 90 percent chance of precipitation.
Other regions will experience varied conditions. The Utah Valley, including Lehi, Provo, and Payson, will see highs in the mid-60s today, with a 50 percent chance of rain on Friday night. In Southern Utah, including St George, Hurricane, and Ivins, temperatures will reach the lower 70s today, but rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms are possible on Friday.
Forecasted conditions for the upcoming week include a mix of partly cloudy and sunny days following the weekend rain. For example, Monday in the Salt Lake Valley is expected to be partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain in the morning, while the Wasatch Mountains I-80 North region will see partly cloudy conditions through Tuesday with highs in the mid-40s.
