High heat Friday, then cooler this weekend

High heat Friday, then cooler this weekend
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Happy Friday, Utah! The heat is on across the Beehive State.

A strong ridge of high pressure will allow for well-above average temperatures to surge north. Temperatures will come close to some daily records on Friday. Highs climbed into the lower 80s along the Wasatch Front, with highs reaching the lower 90s for St. George. The previous record for Salt Lake for Friday is 83° and St. George is 94°.

We will be tracking some changes for the upcoming weekend. Saturday will feature increasing clouds during the day with slightly cooler temperatures across northern Utah. Highs along the Wasatch Front will fall back into the low to mid 70s, meanwhile SW Utah will stay on the very warm side with temperatures warming to near 90°. A weak front will move through northern Utah Saturday evening bringing a slight chance for a few very isolated showers.

Right now, the chances are not good for much in the way of measurable precipitation. Winds will switch from out of the SW to NW leading to a big cool down on Sunday. Highs Sunday afternoon will only be in the 50s. Across southern Utah, the front will not move through until Sunday morning, but should come through on the dry side. Temperatures will range from the low 90s in SW Utah into the low 80s by Sunday afternoon.

Next week will feature mainly dry conditions and after brief cooldown — look for moderating temps. Highs will warm back into the 60s & 70s across the Wasatch Front with highs in the mid to upper 80s for SW Utah.

We’ll keep you posted on the latest information in our 4Warn Weather forecast both on-air and online, we are Good4Utah!

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