Utahns take in warm weather ahead of significant temperature change, precipitation

UPDATE: Tuesday's valley rain escalated into snowfall just after 8 a.m. According to KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson, accumulation would likely be under an inch, but some bench areas may see up to 2 inches. The snow showers were expected to break up into mid-morning.

SALT LAKE CITY — As temperatures neared 70 Monday, Utahns took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather ahead of a significant change in the forecast that promised to bring rain, snow and cold Tuesday morning.

Will we hit 70°+ at KSLC today? We've pushed to 69°, and there's plenty of time to go! For those curious, the average last 70°+ day is 10/27, and the latest ever recorded is 11/19 (2007). Only 10 instances of 70°+ noted on or after 11/11. Enjoy the warmth while you can! #utwx — NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) November 11, 2024

In the Avenues, people commonly wore shorts Monday afternoon as they cycled, walked their dogs, ran and played pickleball. “This is beautiful—just beautiful,” said Tom Bruzenak, who was playing pickleball with friends. “We should have this the rest of the month.”

Rain and snow moving in for the Tuesday morning commute. More details at https://t.co/Yw1iiFL05lpic.twitter.com/ajboqT9Se5 — KSL Weather (@kslweather) November 12, 2024

Donise Davidson also commented that it was a “beautiful day” at a time of year when good weather wasn’t a certainty. “There’s going to be a little wind, there’s going to be sun,” she beamed. They didn’t seem to mind the sudden weather shift, which promised to drop highs by at least 20 degrees Tuesday and cool the morning into the mid-30s as rain and snow pushed through the area. “During the pandemic we played every single day during the whole winter,” Bruzenak said. “We shoveled the snow here, cleaned it off, played outside the whole time.” Davidson predicted a similar outcome this winter. “That’s right because we’ll clear the snow off the court if we have to,” Davidson smiled.

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