Above-average warmth with increasing wind for Mother’s Day weekend

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Happy weekend, Utah! A ridge of high pressure builds today with plenty of sunshine and a solid warming trend with our temperatures.

We will see daytime highs climb between 15-20 degrees above seasonal norms with highs about ten degrees above average in the southern part of the state. When high pressure builds, we see clearer skies so more sunshine and overall dry conditions. Expect daytime highs to hit the mid to upper 80s today along the Wasatch Front and high 80s on Mother’s Day. St. George will reach the mid 90s through the weekend.

When it comes to winds and wet weather potential, the chance for thunderstorms begins to uptick as we get into Saturday afternoon. Our ridge of high pressure slides east, and we begin to see southwesterly winds crank up. Gusty winds, especially on the western side of the state, will increase with the potential of blowing dust. These winds pick up ahead of a trough that moves into the Beehive State.

The Mother’s Day trough is expected to impact Northern Utah with isolated thunderstorms and a cold front arriving by the evening, with winds keeping daytime highs well above average Sunday. The front will cool highs into the beginning of the work week, with the trough increasing precipitation potential and allowing temperatures to drop well below average. Right now, it looks like the Wasatch Front could see several days with highs in the low to mid 60s with scattered/isolated storm and shower potential next week. A shift is underway so stay tuned.

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