Temperatures are expected to dip Monday, falling to around 59 degrees by 5 p.m.
ABC4 meteorologist Nate Larsen said the storm will bring unusually cold temperatures.
“There's a fairly strong cold front that’s going to sweep through not packing much moisture but strong in the sense it's going to really impact our temperatures overnight tonight into Tuesday,” Larsen said.
Forecasters said there’s also a chance of afternoon rain showers with blustery winds, and a slight chance of snow showers between 9 p.m. and midnight.
A cold front is making its way through Utah ... and packing a punch as it does so! Gusty winds ahead of and behind the front are forecast for the rest of the day. Take a look at how strong gusts are forecast to get where you are. #UTwx pic.twitter.com/xaTCewwYEe
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) June 17, 2024
Because of the unusually cold weather, a freeze watch has been issued for the Wasatch Back from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. Weather service meteorologists said sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees are expected.
Residents are advised to take precautions to protect tender plants from the cold as frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Warmer temperatures are expected to return Wednesday with mostly sunny skies and a high around 74. The remainder of the week will see mostly clear skies with highs in the 80s.
↘️A chilly Tuesday morning is on the way for many! For Park City, Heber, Garden City and the remainder of the Wasatch Back & Bear River Valley communities, freezing temps are forecast.
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) June 17, 2024
Before you sleep tonight, take precautions to cover up your garden or bring them inside! #UTwx pic.twitter.com/eA8kaXF6j4
