Excessive Heat — Salt Lake Valley, Utah

2021-06-03 to 2021-06-05 · Salt Lake Valley, Utah

Event narrative

An unusually early heat wave developed, including the earliest 100 degree day on record, June 4, occurring at Salt Lake City International Airport. Daily average temperatures for the period were 15 to 16 degrees above average. Cooling centers were opened in Salt Lake County and Utah Department of Transportation road crews adjusted working hours to avoid peak heating hours.

Wider weather episode

An early season heat wave brought unusually hot temperatures across populated portions of the state.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 968637. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.