Weather whiplash this weekend!
Strong SW winds are expected today, keeping it hot & dry with areas of blowing dust. Unfortunately, this is leading to another round of critical fire weather.
Fire danger will be high all across the area, but a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" Red Flag Warning has been issued for Southwest Utah and the Central & Southern Mountains. This includes the Cottonwood Fire. Under these conditions new & existing fires could spread rapidly, become uncontrollable, and become a serious threat to life and property.
The winds are ahead of a pair of cold fronts that will bring a big cool-down this weekend. The first front will move in tonight, bringing a chance of a few showers & t-storms to the north. The second, stronger front will move in Saturday night/Sunday with a better chance of showers.
Temps could drop about 20 degrees below average across the north by the end of the weekend. A dusting of snow is possible over the highest ridge lines of the Northern Mountains. Patchy frost is even possible in Cache Valley and along the Wasatch Back Sunday morning!
SALT LAKE CITY
Friday: Sunny, hot, & breezy with patchy blowing dust. South winds 15-25 mph and likely gusting near 30 mph. Highs: Mid 90s.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy & cooler with a slight chance of showers & t-storms after midnight. Lows: Lower 60s.
ST. GEORGE
Friday: Sunny & breezy with areas of blowing dust in the afternoon. SW winds 15-25 mph. Highs: Near 101.
Friday Night: Mostly clear & breezy. Lows: Lower 70s.
