Environment & Outdoors

Photo credit: Shara Park, KSL...
Mark Jones

Snow and wind make for hazardous driving conditions in Utah

Snow and wind in Utah have made for some hazardous driving conditions.
5 years ago
utah windstorm strong winds...
Aimee Cobabe

Next winter storm will bring strong winds to northern Wasatch Front

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City forecasts strong winds will start building Tuesday night, especially near the mouths of northern canyons.
5 years ago
Image of downed Utah National Guard Black Hawk helicopter at Mineral Basin, near Snowbird Ski Resor...
Simone Seikaly and Paul Nelson

No injuries after a Blackhawk helicopter crashed at Mineral Basin near Snowbird

A Utah National Guard spokesman said there were no serious injuries and no fuel spill connected to the Blackhawk helicopter crash.
5 years ago
snowstorm traffic trouble spot map...
Becky Bruce

Round two of snowstorm makes for a messy commute

The second round of the snowstorm arrived just in time to make for a slick commute, with lake effect snow blanketing northern Utah.
5 years ago
A bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper (R-Taylorsville) would prohibit motorists from passing workin...
Mark Jones

Traveling turns problematic for many returning home from the holiday weekend

Traveling turned problematic for people returning home from a long holiday weekend.
5 years ago
Several snowstorms have caused wear and tear on the tires of vehicles around the state. What should...
Mark Jones

More hazardous driving conditions expected on Tuesday

More hazardous driving conditions are expected for Tuesday afternoon in central and southern Utah.
5 years ago
A 30-mile stretch of highway in Illinois was closed Thursday after over 100 cars were involved in m...
Brad Parks and Amir Vera, CNN

100-vehicle pileup shuts down I-39 in Illinois

In Illinois, a 30-mile stretch of highway was closed due to a 100-car pileup
5 years ago
A bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper (R-Taylorsville) would prohibit motorists from passing workin...
Rikki Meece

Getting to know the UDOT fleet of snowplows, and the work they do

Getting to know the UDOT fleet of snowplows and what they do to make the roads safe.
5 years ago
utah drought soil moisure conservation in the west...
Martha Harris

Conservation in the West poll again highlights concern for water issues

The annual Conservation in the West poll surveys residents of eight western states including Utah. Residents increasingly expressed concerns about drought.
5 years ago
FILE - Officials say due to drought conditions Utah could see a fire similar to what Colorado is ex...
Curt Gresseth

How bad is the drought? West has not been this dry since Year 800

The director of the Utah Division of Water Resources says the state is still in a drought, but she likes a bill in the Legislature that would require secondary water to be metered at homes in the state.
5 years ago
utah drought soil moisure conservation in the west...
Paul Nelson

Hydrologists ‘alarmed’ at current Utah water levels and drought outlook

Hydrologists say it's time to be alarmed at Utah water levels.
5 years ago
great salt lake water rights...
Dan Bammes

Bill would change “use it or lose it” provision of Utah water rights

Utah lawmakers could approve a bill that would no longer punish farmers if they don't use all of their water rights allocation.
5 years ago
Traffic along eastbound Interstate 70 near Stadium Blvd. is halted on Wednesday Feb. 2, 2022, in Co...
The Associated Press

As winter storm moves across US, ice becomes bigger concern

A winter storm caused havoc across the U.S. on Thursday as more than 200,000 homes and businesses lost power.
5 years ago
Water Lake Powell...
Curt Gresseth

Lake Powell is oh so low, but many snow basins in good shape — for now

Lake Powell is now at an historic low. But the state's snow basins are in good shape. KSL Chief Meteorologist says the month of February is make or break for Utah.
5 years ago
The council presented this proposal to Utah lawmakers five times. However, each time lawmakers have...
Dan Bammes

Despite lack of January snow, Utah is still on track for the water year

A climate expert that keeps an eye on Utah's water levels says the state is still in good shape, though more snow is always welcome.
5 years ago
bus bridge...
AP

Human chain formed to help after Pittsburgh bridge collapse

A two-lane bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday. Rescuers formed a human chain to help rescue multiple people from a dangling bus.
5 years ago
An inversion sits over the Salt Lake Valley....
Jacob Rueda

Scientists say warming climate could reduce inversions

Researchers at the Utah Climate Center say climate change may make inversions less frequent in the future.
5 years ago
(Utah State Capitol.  Photo: Paul Nelson)...
Paul Nelson

Bill aimed to ‘save’ Great Salt Lake to be introduced this legislative session

On Utah's Capitol Hill, a bill is being drafted that would put more water into the Great Salt Lake. However, it could impact water bills in some areas.
5 years ago
shed antlers 2024...
Eliza Craig

Antler ethics: take this quiz if you want to pick up shed antlers this season

The Division of Wildlife Resources asks the public complete one extra step this year before hunting and bringing home shed antlers.
5 years ago
Angels Landing day...
Heather Kelly

It’s the last day to get a permit for hiking Angels Landing this spring

Friday is the last day to register for hiking permits at Angels Landing in Zion National Park. 
5 years ago
Great Salt Lake low water...
Curt Gresseth

Great Salt Lake could use your help now, says expert

The Great Salt Lake is an essential stopover for migrating birds and a financial driver of the state economy, but it is suffering historic water lows amid a drought. The good news, says a water-conservation expert, is residents and legislators have the tools needed to raise the water levels of the lake back again.
5 years ago
Tonga volcano...
Helen Regan, CNN

A massive volcanic eruption and tsunami hit Tonga and the Pacific. Here’s what we know

An underwater volcano near Tonga has erupted for the third time in four days, following Saturday's massive eruption and tsunami.
5 years ago
In this satellite image taken by Himawari-8, a Japanese weather satellite, and released by the agen...
The Associated Press

Volcano erupts in Pacific, West Coast under tsunami advisory

An undersea volcano eruption Saturday caused Tsunami advisories to be issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Pacific coast.
5 years ago
winter inversion measures...
Dan Bammes

As winter inversion worsens, measures are encouraged to reduce the haze

One measure residents can take to alleviate the winter inversion is to drive less, or not at all. And wood-burning is mostly prohibited.
5 years ago