Utah Forecast Calls for Storms and Rain Beginning Sunday

Salt Lake City, UT, October 16, 2026 —

Utah is moving from a warming trend into a period of more active weather, with a forecast calling for possible thunderstorms and heavy rain in the south beginning Sunday.

Moisture from Tropical Storm Simon may contribute to the storms and rain in southern Utah, according to the forecast. The outlook does not specify expected rainfall amounts or identify particular communities that could be affected.

A larger storm system is forecast to arrive Tuesday, bringing widespread rain and high-elevation snow to central and southern Utah. The system could keep conditions active through at least next weekend, though the forecast summary does not provide daily details or indicate how much snow or rain may fall.

The outlook describes a shift away from the recent warming trend, but does not give temperatures or explain how long that earlier pattern lasted. It also does not provide information about possible impacts, such as travel disruptions, or identify any advisories or warnings.

The timing and precipitation details remain limited in the available forecast information: thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in southern Utah starting Sunday, followed by the larger system beginning Tuesday. The forecast period for that system extends through at least next weekend, with rain expected across central and southern Utah and snow at higher elevations.

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