Environment & Outdoors

October storm...
Colby Walker

October storm brings snow and rain across Utah

It's another cold October storm that's settled in across Utah on Tuesday that's brought with it plenty of rain in the valleys and snow in the higher elevations.
5 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

Wind and rain impacting the Monday evening commute

(Sound up for a live report) SALT LAKE CITY — Wind and rain have been keeping drivers on their toes for the last hour or so, and the bad weather isn’t expected to stop for a while. Here’s one example of what the commute is looking like right now. Emergency crews working the injury accident […]
5 years ago
Utah home prices...
Lindsay Aerts

Home heating prices going up around the nation, but not as high in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — It’s going to cost you more to heat your house this winter. But in Utah, it won’t be as much as some other places around the country.  Home heating A new national report shows home heating prices are going up because fuel prices are rising and demand has also gone […]
5 years ago
great salt lake water rights...
Jeff Caplain

It’s not just the drought making the Great Salt Lake mediocre | My Minute of News

Can we still call it the Great Salt Lake? If you've been out to water's edge you know the Salt Lake isn't close to what it used to be, and it's our fault.
5 years ago
logan winter storm...
Mary Richards

First winter storm shutters schools in northern Utah

The first winter storm of the season dropped more than 11 inches in Cache County, closing schools in the county and city of Logan.
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Almost 15 inches at Park City Mountain on 10-12-2021.
 Photo courtesy of Park City Mountain, Jessie...
Heather Kelly

First winter storm drops more than 11 inches of snow on Logan

Logan received 11 1/2 inches of snow, causing downed trees and power lines.
5 years ago
dangerous driving conditions...
Paul Nelson

Dangerous driving conditions could accompany approaching storm

Weather experts say dangerous driving conditions could present themselves in central and southern parts of the state on Tuesday.
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Mary Richards

Winter Storm Watch will plunge temps, bring snow to mountains

SALT LAKE CITY — Get ready for a cold storm system to come in. A winter storm watch is in effect for many mountain locations in Utah. That means snow for the mountains and benches, and rain in the valleys. Also, the temperatures will drop on Tuesday. KSL meteorologists and the National Weather Service say […]
5 years ago
Heavy snow on Francis Peak in Davis County Saturday morning forced the cancelation of a 50-mile ult...
Mark Jones

Heavy snow on Francis Peak should not be surprising, meteorologist says

Heavy snow on Francis Peak should not come as a surprise at this time of year, KSL meteorologist Brett Benson says
5 years ago
Two  members of the Davis County Search and Rescue team come down the mountain following a search f...
Mark Jones, Becky Bruce, and Nick Wyatt

All stranded marathon runners in Davis County found safe

DAVIS COUNTY, Utah — The 87 stranded marathon runners participating in the DC Peaks 50 ultramarathon Saturday have been located. Search and rescue was called when driving snow created hazardous conditions for runners on Francis Peak in Davis County. There, temperatures had dropped to below freezing and from 10 to 12 inches of snow had […]
5 years ago
standing water on I-215...
Becky Bruce

Standing water forces closure of I-215 Eastside belt Saturday

SALT LAKE CITY — Standing water caused a number of problems Saturday morning along the Wasatch Front, including a temporary closure of the Eastside belt of I-215 near 3900 South.  In a tweet, Utah Highway Patrol officials said flooding issues and standing water in the area forced the closure.  We are in the process of […]
5 years ago
UDOT tips lake effect snow storm...
Heather Kelly

Is your vehicle ready for winter? UDOT has tips to assure the answer is yes

Among the most important UDOT tips are checking the tread on your tires, topping off wiper fluid, and changing old wipers if needed.
5 years ago
Grand County Sheriff's Search and Rescue reminds us to stay warm when outside during the wintertime...
Heather Kelly

A snow advisory in effect for portions of Utah

A possibility of snow at higher elevations with lows in the mid-30s in the valley.
5 years ago
power safety winter...
Eliza Craig

Power company’s message for winter storm safety

SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power hopes customers will prioritize safety while getting ready for the fall and winter.  The arrival of fall weather means beautiful red, orange, and yellow leaves, hours of canyon drives… and that winter is just around the corner. Now is the time many are working on outdoor projects like […]
5 years ago
utah fall colors...
Mary Richards

Sweater weather: Fall temps arrive in northern Utah

Northern Utah is plunging into late fall feels with rain and cooler temperatures moving in. In fact, we could see snow in the higher elevations this week.
5 years ago
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Colby Walker

Flash flood warning in Carbon county

CARBON COUNTY, Utah — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for portions of Carbon County.  The NWS said the warning is for the Bear Burn Scar and reports that water was running across US-6 and the roadway was closed. Utah Highway Patrol confirmed the roadway was reopened around 9:30 am.  The […]
5 years ago
utah drought soil moisure conservation in the west...
Jed Boal, KSL TV

Soil moisture better, but we’re not out of the woods

Utah heads into its new "water year," which runs October 1 to September 30, much better off in terms of soil moisture than expected when the year began.  
5 years ago
La Nina winter...
Nick Wyatt

Could a La Nina winter help drought in Utah?

Weather experts say a good La Nina winter will help fill reservoirs in Utah next year, but likely won't end the ongoing drought.
5 years ago
FILE -- Lake Powell's Wahweap Marina  is pictured in Wahweap, Ariz., on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

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Drew Kann, CNN

There’s a 1-in-3 chance Lake Powell won’t be able to generate hydropower in 2023 due to drought conditions, new study says

The falling water levels at Lake Powell, the second-largest man-made reservoir in the US, could make the dam's hydroelectric power generation impossible as soon as next year
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The sun rises behind the Washington Monument on the last day of summer in Washington, Monday, Sept....
Forrest Brown, CNN

First day of fall: Why the equinox isn’t as equal as you might think

On Wednesday, September 22, we enter our second and final equinox of 2021, but it's not as equal as you might think?
5 years ago
romney colorado river trip...
Becky Bruce

Bipartisan Romney river trip to explore climate change solutions

Mitt Romney may not look like a seasoned Colorado River rafter, but the Utah Republican took just such a trip in search of solutions to climate change. 
5 years ago
hard freeze early frost...
Lindsay Aerts

Hard freeze, frost warnings in place for some parts of Utah tonight

The frost warning Monday night covers the Cache Valley, the Wasatch Back, the Sanpete Valley, and areas near Panquich, Utah.
5 years ago
water use salt lake...
Simone Seikaly

Water use down by more than 30% in portions of Salt Lake Valley

The Salt Lake Valley cities that reported less water use include Bluffdale, South Jordan, Herriman, West Jordan, and West Valley City.
5 years ago
National Weather Service...
Heather Kelly

A hard freeze warning is in effect for Utah moutain valleys

The first freeze of the season is expected to hit Utah tonight and tomorrow morning.  The National Weather Service issued the hard freeze warning for higher elevations. 
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