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KEY MESSAGES
- High pressure will keep conditions dry and mild over Utah and southwest Wyoming through the weekend.
- A weak storm system will move through the area Monday night into Tuesday, curbing the warming trend and bringing a very low chance of showers.
- A more active pattern may develop next weekend.
DISCUSSION
High pressure centered over southern Utah this evening will remain in place through Sunday while heights continue to rise. Patchy high clouds this evening will clear out late tonight resulting in fewer clouds on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to continue trending slightly upward for Sunday.
On Monday, a weakening trough is still progged to make its way into the Great Basin, crossing Utah Monday night through Tuesday. This trough will bring a slight decrease in moisture and spotty light precipitation. The NBM has a 15-25% chance of the mountains seeing 0.05 inches of precipitation or greater, with generally a 5% chance or less in the valleys.
High pressure is expected to rebound for late week ahead of a potentially stronger trough for the weekend or early next week. Cluster analysis of global ensembles favor some flavor of trough during this timeframe, but there is still some spread with regards to timing and strength. A stronger/slower solution currently looks more favorable, encompassing around 55% of members.
AVIATION
KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC terminal through the period. Dry and stable conditions along with a few high clouds will continue with light and diurnally driven winds.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will persist for the entire airspace through the period. Dry and stable conditions along with a few high clouds will continue with light and diurnally driven winds.
FIRE WEATHER, Issued 132 PM MDT Sat Oct 3 2026
High pressure will remain in place through the weekend, resulting in dry, mild, and stable conditions with light winds. A rather weak storm system will move through Utah late Monday into Tuesday, bringing a slight increase in relative humidity values and the potential for a few showers over the higher terrain. Dry conditions are then expected for the remainder of the work week with temperatures staying mild. There is the potential for a stronger and colder storm system to impact the area next weekend.
SLC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
UT...None. WY...None.
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