Environment & Outdoors

utah winds...
Paul Nelson

Strong winds in the Utah forecast again, meteorologists say season has been extremely windy already

Meteorologists say the weather this past year has been especially windy in Utah, as we’ve seen more high winds than normal.
5 years ago
Water Lake Powell...
Paul Nelson

Water watchers expect historically low levels at Lake Powell

A warning from Lake Powell officials came Thursday saying water levels are expected to be at historically low and analysts expect the levels will keep dropping next year.
5 years ago
(Debris in the Jordan River. Photo: Tony Frates, courtesy of the Utah Division of Water Quality.)...
Paul Nelson

Environmental officials have grim prediction for Utah’s water quality picture

As the world celebrates Earth Day, environmental officials said there’s some very bad news about the water quality in Utah. They say it’s declining, and they believe it’s just going to keep getting worse. 
5 years ago
utah NWS warnings...
Paul Nelson

NWS issues freeze warnings for some parts of Utah, red flag fire warnings for others

The weather over Utah is unsettled and causing the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue warnings about fire in some parts of the state
5 years ago
utah power...
Paul Nelson

Snow, rain and wind cause crashes and power outages in northern Utah

The Utah Highway Patrol and Rocky Mountain Power had massive messes to clean up after strong winds and heavy snow in the northern areas.
5 years ago
road restrictions...
Colby Walker

UDOT issues Wednesday road restrictions

As winds continue to blow across the northern Wasatch, the Utah Department of Transportation has issued travel restrictions.
5 years ago
utah wind advisories graphic...
John Wojcik and Becky Bruce

Wind picks up for round two of northern Utah advisories

Part two of a wind event appears to be moving into northern Utah, with advisories still in effect for the region through 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. 
5 years ago
parleys canyon april snow storm traffic...
Becky Bruce

April snow showers bring fresh powder to Utah mountains

KSL Meteorologist Grant Weyman said some high-elevation spots could see a half foot of new snow out of this weak April storm system. 
5 years ago
red flag warning Uinta Basin...
Simone Seikaly

First red flag warning of 2021 issued for Uinta Basin

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City branch of the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a red flag warning for the Uinta Basin, the first such warning for 2021 the agency said. 1PM – Our first Red Flag Warning of 2021 went into effect at noon today for the Uinta Basin. Two sites […]
5 years ago
Looking across at the avalanche that caught four skiers on February 1, 2021. Their ski tracks are v...
Alaa Elassar, CNN

It’s the US’ deadliest avalanche season in years. is COVID-19 to blame?

So far this winter, 36 people have died in US avalanches according to Colorado avalanche officials, tying records set in 2008 and 2010.
5 years ago
winds I-80...
Saige Miller

I-80 travel restriction lifted for semis, other high-profile vehicles, due to high winds

High-profile vehicles, such as semi-trucks and trailers, are restricted from traveling in both directions on I-80 in Tooele County due to high winds.
5 years ago
Grand County SAR rescue Castleton Gateway Road...
Simone Seikaly

Couple rescued on Castleton-Gateway Road in Grand County

The Castleton Gateway Road has become a frequent area for Grand County Search and Rescue, officials say. Map apps are partly to blame.
5 years ago
The roads were already getting a dumping of snow late Thursday night.  UDOT says prepare for delays...
Mark Jackson

Spring break, early snow, Friday afternoon rush hour expected to add delays

SALT LAKE CITY  —  Spring Break 2021 is expected to leave its mark on Utah’s roads late this week.  The Utah Department of Transportation said drivers can expect delays on I-15 in Salt Lake and Davis counties as soon as early Friday afternoon. A press release sent on Thursday advised planning for extra time if […]
5 years ago
Over 50 million people are at risk of severe weather Thursday, from the central Gulf Coast through ...
Judson Jones, Dakin Andone and Jackson Dill, CNN

Large tornado reported in Alabama as South braces for more

Tornado warnings were issued for parts of Alabama and Mississippi on Thursday afternoon as the South braces for severe weather.
5 years ago
Graphic via Drought.gov 

Updated 03/23/21....
Colby Walker

Salt Lake Mayor urges water conservation as Utah sees drought conditions

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is urging residents to start working to conserve water now ahead of what is expected to be a drought filled and dry summer in Utah.
5 years ago
Drivers in parts of Salt Lake and Tooele counties could be facing some winter driving conditions du...
Lindsay Aerts

National Weather Service says storms this week won’t dent drought much

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City says storms this week won't do much for Utah's drought conditions.
5 years ago
spring in utah...
Colby Walker

A wintry first week of spring in Utah; storms expected

It may be the start to the first full week of spring, but for most of Utah, it could feel like a snap back to winter with two storms on their way.
5 years ago
UHP Trooper hit snowfall...
Simone Seikaly

Three UHP vehicles hit in early morning storm traffic

The accidents happened as UHP Troopers responded to other accidents on the I-15 corridor through the Salt Lake valley.
5 years ago
first day of spring Utah 2021...
Simone Seikaly

First day of spring? It was winter in the northern Utah mountains

The first day of spring 2021 in northern Utah included mountain snow, avalanche warnings, and record-tying valley rain!
5 years ago
Snowpack is already seemingly low, but some grant money could help U of U researchers develop bette...
Saige Miller

Gov. Cox declares Utah’s drought a state of emergency

Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order Wednesday, declaring a state of emergency regarding Utah's drought is a problem.
5 years ago
A resident rides through a sandstorm in Beijing, Monday, March 15, 2021. The sandstorm brought a ti...
The Associated Press

Flights canceled during China’s worst sandstorm in a decade

China's capital Beijing has been enveloped in the worst sandstorm in a decade, along with a wide swath of the country's north.
6 years ago
strong winds Wasatch front...
Saige Miller

Strong winds along the Wasatch Front expected over the weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing a winds advisory along the Wasatch Front, effective Friday at 5 p.m. through Saturday morning. 
6 years ago
snow roller USU extension...
Dan Bammes

Snow rollers, a rare weather phenomenon, turn up in Brigham City

Some of the snow rollers were six inches in diameter or even larger. At least one of the snow rollers showed a hole through the center.
6 years ago
Life lessons...
Dan Bammes

Tree roots tangled with headstones keep Salt Lake cemetery closed

It's been eight months since a huge windstorm knocked over 265 trees in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. The tree trunks and branches are now nearly all removed, but the roots are a problem.
6 years ago