Environment & Outdoors

salt lake's first snow leads to jackknifed semi, other problems...
Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake’s first snow causing problems for drivers

Salt Lake's first snow began falling by mid-morning on Thursday, creating pooling water and in some cases, icy road conditions.
5 years ago
park city mountain ski resort opens ski lawsuits ski patrol...
Becky Bruce and Curt Gresseth

Ski patrol latest industry hit by worker shortage, low pay

Utah ski patrol workers, in short supply at resorts across the region, now want better pay for the essential job they perform. 
5 years ago
snow affects commute at utah state capitol...
Becky Bruce

Power outages, rain and snow affect Thursday morning commute

By 8:30 a.m., rain changed to snow at Salt Lake City International Airport, and drivers on the valley's east benches reported a snowy commute.
5 years ago
A bus rolled along Highway 66 in Morgan County Thursday morning. No students were injured (Screensh...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

No children injured after school bus rolls in Morgan County

No children are hurt after a bus crash and rolled in Morgan County this morning.
5 years ago
It’s about to get even harder to find a place to live in Park City and the surrounding area....
Simone Seikaly

Meteorologists say rain and snow are headed to northern Utah this week

A slight chance for rain and snow on Monday turns into a greater chance by Wednesday and Thursday. However, little snow accumulation is expected.
5 years ago
summer 2021 temperature record salt lake city...
Mark Jones

Could this be the week that snow arrives in Utah?

Could this be the week snow arrives in Utah? There are two storms on their way to Utah that will produce a mixture of rain and snow.
5 years ago
A man shops for a Christmas tree at Crystal River Christmas Trees in Alameda, Calif. on Nov. 26, 20...
AP Terence Chea

Supply chain issues and extreme weather cause Christmas tree shortage

Extreme weather and supply chain issues have reduced supplies of real and artificial Christmas trees. Shoppers expected to pay up to 30% more.
5 years ago
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Nick Wyatt

News brief: Holiday season begins with warm weather

KSL meteorologists expect an entire week in the mid-50s and for air quality to remain moderate.
5 years ago
FILE - Floodwater inundates homes along a road on Nov. 17, 2021, in Sumas, Wash. Damages from flood...
The Associated Press

Northwest residents urged to stay alert as storms roll in

Northwest residents were told Sunday to remain alert as more rain is in the forecast.
5 years ago
no fresh powder...
Karilyn Frazier

No fresh powder for some Utah ski resorts in the forecast

There is no fresh powder for some Utah ski resorts in the forecast, yet!
5 years ago
Flood advisory warning for portions of Salt Lake Valley and Davis County....
The Associated Press

‘Atmospheric river’ causes floods, evacuations in Northwest

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Days of heavy rainfall and high winds Monday coming from an atmospheric river — a huge plume of moisture extending over the Pacific and into the Northwest — in Washington state caused extensive flooding and mudslides that forced evacuations and closed schools and part of Interstate 5. The National Weather Service […]
5 years ago
utah ski resorts...
Nick Wyatt

Ski season opening day in limbo with lack of mountain snow

While great for making artificial snow, the incoming storm this week likely won't drop much of the real stuff on Utah ski resorts.
5 years ago
Drivers in parts of Salt Lake and Tooele counties could be facing some winter driving conditions du...
Mark Jones

Got a coat handy? A cooldown in the weather is coming this week

The weather in November has been enjoyable for many. However, a cooldown in the weather is coming this week and freezing temperatures could be felt as early as Wednesday.
5 years ago
climate change...
Curt Gresseth

Both Dems and Republicans needed to end climate change, says Utah clean-energy advocate

The founder of Utah Clean Energy said the transition away from fossil fuels has begun in the state but all voices are needed to make it work.
5 years ago
Ski patrol crews are searching the Chickadee run at Snowbird Ski Resort after an avalanche there. V...
Amber Gentry

October sets new record for snowfall in Utah, officials hoping for more

Ski Utah officials reported a much higher snowfall this October than normal, in fact this was the snowiest October since 2004.
5 years ago
heat water assistance winter...
Eliza Craig

HEAT adds water assistance benefit for eligible low-income households

Water assistance is added to the Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) program for those low-income households who apply for aid and qualify.
5 years ago
GUTTENBERG, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 02: A woman shovels her car out of the snow on February 02, 2021 ...
Forrest Brown, CNN

You’re trapped in a blizzard. Do you know what to do next to survive?

If you are trapped in a blizzard, do you know what you would need to do to survive?
5 years ago
Brighton Ski Resort atmospheric river...
Simone Seikaly

Bring on the atmospheric river (to ease the Utah drought)

The atmospheric river this week helped to prime Utah's water year, yes, but the Utah drought won't be erased by one storm.
5 years ago
great salt lake tar...
Nick Wyatt

Experts say Great Salt Lake problems require more water

Two experts who study the Great Salt Lake for years say Utah lawmakers need to allocate more water rights to the shrinking lake.
5 years ago
(One of four semi rollover crashes being cleared by Highway Patrol.  Photo: UHP)...
Paul Nelson

Smaller veicles at risk, also, when strong winds blow across Tooele County

The strong winds that toppled semis on I-80 Monday can do the same to smaller vehicles said one driver who took shelter off of I-80.
5 years ago
Dust and rain in Salt Lake Valley, wind advisory...
Heather Kelly and Mary Richards

Wind, rain and snow will cause problems for Utahns

A big storm is heading our way.  It's already dumped 7-10 inches of rain in parts of California, and all the rain and wind is moving to Utah.
5 years ago
File photo...
Nick Wyatt

Great Salt Lake dust could be toxic, bad for snow season

Dust from portions of dried lake bed at the Great Salt Lake could be problematic. An expert shares the possibilities (they're not good).
5 years ago
summer 2021 temperature record salt lake city...
Mark Jones

Utah will get an additional rain early next week

SALT LAKE CITY — Saturday was a cold, wet day for much of northern Utah. And additional rain is in the forecast for Utah early next week. According to the National Weather Service out of Salt Lake City (NWS), rain is expected Monday for most of Utah and southwest Wyoming. The rain is expected to […]
5 years ago
Great Salt Lake low water...
Curt Gresseth

Thirsty Great Salt Lake just got a little help from its friends

Rio Tinto Kennecott and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District donated water rights to the shrinking Great Salt Lake to help reverse a troubling trend.
5 years ago