Weekend temps in the Wasatch Back expected to hit the 60s

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PARK CITY, Utah — Hotter temperatures are set to hit Utah this weekend as temperatures in the low 60s will settle into Summit County.

The state could potentially break records for the month of March according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Salt Lake City.

“Under building high pressure, afternoon high temperatures today will average 15-20 degrees above seasonal normals, challenging daily temperature records for the date,” NWS said.

“Temperatures will warm further over the weekend, challenging all-time record highs for the month of March,” NWS continued. 

In Salt Lake City, a record high that has stood for 127 years could fall on Sunday as a high-pressure system moves east through the state, bringing dry conditions. St. George is forecast for 87 degrees on Saturday, which would break the all-time mark set in 1956.

📈 Chance for record temperatures this weekend is on the rise. Many valley locations will see temperatures well into the 70s or even the low 80s, while St George may challenge the 90°F mark. #utwx pic.twitter.com/lYWQUdfW7O

— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) March 24, 2022

Despite the warm weather, a cold front is expected to arrive late by Tuesday.

NWS Park City Forecast:

Friday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.

Saturday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind around 17 mph.

Sunday night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

Monday night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

Tuesday night
A chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Wednesday night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.