Salt Lake City woke up clear and on the chilly side this morning, with temperatures hovering near 45°F. That cool start will not last long. On Monday, April 6, look for mostly sunny skies and a quick warm-up to a high near 72°F. The Salt Lake Valley itself is expected to stay dry, while forecasters flag a risk of high-based showers or dry thunderstorms over southern and central Utah later this afternoon, with lightning and strong outflow winds possible. Things turn more active from late Wednesday into the weekend, with a better shot at valley rain by Thursday night into Friday.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Scattered, high-based storms developing across southern and central Utah on Monday afternoon may kick out sudden, gusty outflow winds in the 40–50 mph range and frequent lightning, according to the National Weather Service. Most valley neighborhoods around Salt Lake City are not expected to see severe storms, but lower-elevation foothills and downwind communities could get brief, erratic blasts strong enough to flip lightweight patio furniture or send trash bins rolling…..