A beautiful and sunny Tuesday across much of Utah will be short-lived as the National Weather Service forecasts widespread rain and thunderstorms arriving as early as Wednesday, Oct. 21. While many regions are enjoying clear skies and mild temperatures today, a significant shift in weather patterns is expected to bring precipitation to the state over the next several days.
Northern Utah Weather Shifts
The National Weather Service issued a state forecast for Utah on Tuesday, Oct. 20, detailing a transition from today's pleasant conditions to unsettled weather. For much of Northern Utah, Tuesday is characterized by partly cloudy to sunny skies with temperatures remaining in the 60s and 70s. However, the forecast predicts a notable shift by Wednesday, with several areas seeing a high probability of rain or thunderstorms.
Northern Forecast Details
In the Salt Lake City area, temperatures for Tuesday are expected to reach a high of 73 degrees with a low of 50 degrees. While conditions remain mostly clear, the National Weather Service notes that the pattern changes on Wednesday, Oct. 21, with sunny skies giving way to showers and a high of 73 degrees. By Thursday, Oct. 22, the chance of precipitation increases, with a 53% probability of showers in Salt Lake City and a high of 72 degrees.
Further north in Ogden, the weather mirrors this trend. After a partly cloudy Tuesday with a high of 69 degrees, the region is expected to see showers on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and Thursday, Oct. 22. The forecast for Ogden includes a 53% chance of showers on Thursday with a high of 70 degrees, while the probability of precipitation jumps to 100% for Thursday night through Friday morning.
Mid-Week Precipitation Trends
The Brigham City area is also expected to see more active weather mid-week. Following a partly cloudy Tuesday with a high of 70 degrees, the area will experience rain on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and showers on Thursday, Oct. 23. The National Weather Service reports a 100% probability of precipitation for Thursday in Brigham City, with temperatures reaching a high of 72 degrees.
Logan is also set for a change in weather. Following a partly cloudy Tuesday with a high of 68 degrees, the area will see sunny conditions on Wednesday, Oct. 21, before showers arrive on Thursday, Oct. 23. The probability of precipitation in Logan is expected to reach 100% on Thursday, Oct. 23, with a high of 71 degrees.
Central Utah Weather Patterns
Central Utah will also experience a shift toward wetter conditions. In Provo, the sunny weather expected for Tuesday, Oct. 20, will transition to partly cloudy skies on Wednesday, Oct. 21, followed by rain on both Thursday, Oct. 23, and Friday, Oct. 24. The National Weather Service projects a 100% probability of precipitation for Provo on Thursday, Oct. 23, with temperatures reaching a high of 55 degrees.
In Heber, the weather is expected to follow a similar pattern. After a sunny Tuesday with a high of 68 degrees, the area will see partly cloudy skies on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and rain on Thursday, Oct. 23, and Friday, Oct. 24. The probability of precipitation in Heber is expected to reach 100% on Thursday, Oct. 23, with a high of 66 degrees.
Mountain and High Elevation Forecast
Mountainous regions and higher elevations are also forecasted to see precipitation, including potential snow. Park City is expected to see rain or snow as early as Thursday, Oct. 23, with a 100% probability of precipitation. The forecast for Park City includes a high of 61 degrees on Thursday and a low of 39 degrees.
Similarly, the Alta region is forecasted to experience rain on Thursday, Oct. 23, and snow on Friday, Oct. 24. The National Weather Service projects a 100% probability of precipitation for Alta on Thursday, Oct. 23, with a high of 57 degrees and a low of 41 degrees. Mirror Lake is also expected to see rain on Thursday, Oct. 23, with a 70% probability of precipitation and a high of 44 degrees.
Southern Utah Storm Outlook
Southern Utah will see significant storm activity. St. George is expected to experience rain on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and thunderstorms on Thursday, Oct. 23, with a 100% probability of precipitation on Thursday. High temperatures in St. George are expected to reach 77 degrees on Tuesday, cooling to 73 degrees on Thursday.
In the southeastern part of the state, Price and Kanab are both expected to experience thunderstorms. Kanab is forecasted to see thunderstorms on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Oct. 23, with a 100% probability of precipitation on Wednesday and Thursday. Price is expected to see rain on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and thunderstorms on Thursday, Oct. 23, with a 100% probability of precipitation on Thursday.
Eastern and Western Utah Forecasts
The weather in Western Utah and toward the Wyoming border also remains varied. Wendover is expected to experience thunderstorms on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and rain on Thursday, Oct. 23, with a 70% chance of precipitation on Wednesday and 50% on Thursday.
In Eastern Utah, Moab is forecasted to see partly cloudy skies on Tuesday, Oct. 20, followed by overcast conditions on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service reports a high probability of precipitation for Moab on Thursday, Oct. 23, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high of 66 degrees. Blanding is also expected to see a significant shift, with a 100% probability of precipitation on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Oct. 23.
