How long will this inversion last? Utah might get a break later this week.

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The smog, haze and patchy fog plaguing northern Utah valleys isn’t going anywhere for a while — although there is a chance for a change at the end of the week.

is forecasting orange/unhealthy for sensitive groups air quality in Salt Lake and Davis counties through Thursday; Cache and Weber/Box Elder counties will see yellow/moderate air quality on Tuesday and orange on Wednesday and Thursday; and Tooele and Utah counties will remain yellow.In Salt Lake City, temperatures will top out at about 40 through the end of the week, with overnight lows ranging from the mid-20s to about 30. There’s a 50% chance of snow on Thursday night, mainly after 11 p.m.

Little or no accumulation is expected, but the storm is expected to clear out the inversion and return green/good air quality to valleys. The Thursday/Friday storm is the only one in the forecast through Monday. In southern Utah, the forecast remains consistent through Monday. In the St. George areas, expect daytime highs in the mid-50s; overnight lows in the low to mid-30s; mostly sunny skies; and no precipitation.

 

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Dangerous inversions have been a thing in the SL valley since the 80s, if I recall.

Cause of death: Breathing in Utah

Don’t worry, folks. Once the inland port is in place, we won’t have to worry about a pesky break in the smog for quite some time

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