Salt Lake City reached a record-breaking 69°F on Wednesday afternoon, tying the all-time warmest February temperature ever recorded in the city. The previous record was set on February 28, 1972, according to KSL News.
The unseasonably warm weather came as a shock to many residents, with temperatures soaring well above typical February averages. However, relief is on the way. Forecasters expect a gradual cooldown, with temperatures dipping through the weekend, eventually returning to the 30s and 40s.
While a brief warm spell isn’t unusual, tying a 52-year-old record clearly shows the increasing temperature fluctuations seen in recent years. Cooler days are ahead, but this historic heatwave is a reminder of just how unpredictable winter can be.
