A pleasant, seasonal close to the work week for Utah's weather
You can expect highs in the low 90s along the Wasatch Front and into central Utah, while St. George stays above the average of 102 degrees and makes a run for 106 today.
Bottom Line? Average temperatures with sunshine and dry skies for Friday; high heat holds in Southern Utah
We will see fire conditions ease slightly with winds relaxing a bit, but dry conditions persist. Our latest drought monitor percentages indicate drought worsening in Utah, with all of the beehive state facing moderate drought, and more than half of Utah now in the severe drought category. Lack of precipitation will continue over the weekend and into next week.
Above-average heat will once again build through the weekend and into early next week thanks to high pressure. At last check, there's potential to see triple digits return to the Wasatch Front, and they won't budge in southern Utah for the next seven days.
With high heat ahead, you will want to stay on top of the forecast. We'll keep you updated in our 4Warn Weather forecast both on-air and online, we are Good4Utah!
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