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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC)

Lat: 40.77069°NLon: 111.96503°WElev: 4226.0ft.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City International Airport UT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City International Airport UT
 40.79°N 111.96°W (Elev. 4232 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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