Utah sees some cooler temperatures and flash flood potential to kick off the work week
SALT LAKE CITY () – Happy Monday, Utah! We've officially stepped into June, but the weather across Utah is acting like it's smack in the middle of July.
Over the weekend, temperatures surged into the mid-90s along parts of the Wasatch Front. In fact, Salt Lake City hit 96 degrees, beating its daily record high of 94 degrees on Sunday afternoon. But the heat isn't the only headline. Storms have started to bubble up across western and southern Utah, and there's more unsettled weather in the cards as we kick off the new week
Bottom Line?! Active weather to start the work week, flash flooding 'Probable' in Southern Utah.
So, what's going on upstairs in the atmosphere? A low-pressure system to the southwest, pulling in a bit of semi-tropical moisture, is currently crossing into northern Baja California.
Meanwhile, a trough is sweeping through the Pacific Northwest, and yet another low is beginning to close off near northern California. In short, the upper-level pattern is complex and dynamic, and it's setting the stage for an active stretch of weather across the state.
As deeper moisture pushes into southern Utah today, the focus turns to heavy rainfall and the potential for flash flooding. A band of rain will likely move into southern Utah during the morning hours. By this afternoon, ingredients look favorable for thunderstorm development across eastern and southern Utah. Storms that form will likely be slow movers, making them capable of dumping heavy rain in a short amount of time.
The setup looks especially concerning in areas like Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, and parts of the Grand Staircase, including Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon. Flash flooding will be a major concern this afternoon in these areas, and the outlook is 'probable,' meaning some slot canyons will experience flash flooding. If your Monday plans include hiking in slot canyons or traveling through dry washes or slickrock terrain, it's a good idea to have a backup plan.
Tuesday will offer a bit of a break from widespread thunderstorms. Storm coverage should be more hit-or-miss, especially across southern Utah. That said, moisture will still be lingering, particularly near the Utah-Arizona border, so any storms that do form could still bring heavy downpours.
Then comes Wednesday, when another cut-off low-pressure system begins moving into the Desert Southwest. With it, moisture levels climb again, and another round of slow-moving storms is on the table. The Weather Prediction Center already has parts of southern Utah under a marginal risk for excessive rainfall, not just for Monday, but for Wednesday, too. It's another heads-up to folks planning outdoor adventures in flood-prone areas midweek.
We'll keep you posted on the latest updates in our 4Warn Weather, both on-air and online, we are Good4Utah!
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