Extreme drought (D3) persists across Utah as Salt Lake City enters a period of increasing summer heat. According to the local forecast office, temperatures are expected to climb significantly over the coming days, peaking near 98 degrees by the end of the week.
Current weather at SLC Airport
Current conditions at Salt Lake City International Airport report mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity is recorded at 11 percent with north northwest winds at 8 mph.
Upcoming short-term weather forecast
The short-term forecast includes a slight chance of thunderstorms for Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to rise from a high of 91 degrees on Friday to a much warmer 95 degrees on Independence Day.
Projected weekend heat intensification
The heat is projected to intensify through the weekend. Sunday is forecasted to reach a high of 98 degrees under sunny skies. This pattern of high temperatures is expected to continue into Monday with a high of 96 degrees, and potentially reaching 98 degrees again by Wednesday and Thursday.
Changes to local forecast products
In addition to the drought impact statement, news from the local forecast office indicates the discontinuation of the routine temperature and precipitation product effective July 7th.
