Environment & Outdoors

The Utah Department of Transportation has closed state Route 210 through Little Cottonwood Canyon f...
John Wojcik

Little Cottonwood Canyon still closed for avalanche control

The Utah Department of Transportation has closed state Route 210 through Little Cottonwood Canyon for avalanche control.
6 years ago
summer 2021 temperature record salt lake city...
Paul Nelson

Storms expected to help Utah snowpack, but we still need a lot more snow

The storms that are expected to last through Wednesday are likely to drop a few more feet of snow on the mountains, adding even more to the Utah snowpack levels.
6 years ago
Avalanch danger...
Madeleine Porter

Backcountry avalanche alert in effect as crews mitigate risk

The Utah Avalanche Cente said the backcountry avalanche alert is in effect until Tuesday night, due to a storm that is expected to linger.
6 years ago
bicyclists remember people killed in millcreek avalanche...
Becky Bruce

Bicyclists honor friend lost in deadly Millcreek Canyon avalanche

The Millcreek Canyon avalanche was Utah's deadliest in nearly 30 years. Avalanche danger remains high with new snow arriving in Utah this week. 
6 years ago
Texas Utah...
JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press

Power cut across Texas as snow, ice blanket southern Plains

The Texas council that manages the majority of the state's electricity has initiated rotating power outages Monday morning as the state experiences a winter storm dropping snow, ice and temperatures.
6 years ago
winter weather advisory...
Cami Mondeaux

Another winter weather advisory issued from early Monday to Wednesday morning

The National Weather Service of Salt Lake City issued another winter weather advisory lasting from early Monday through Wednesday morning for all Utah mountains. 
6 years ago
Winter weather brings hazardous driving conditions overnight...
Ryan Meeks

Winter weather brings hazardous driving conditions overnight

There were 135 crashes across the state from 4:30 p.m. Saturday to 8:15 a.m. Sunday morning due to the hazardous driving conditions
6 years ago
winter advisory...
Cami Mondeaux

National Weather Service: Winter advisory issued along Wasatch Front until Sunday morning

The winter advisory warns that valleys could see from three to five inches of snow accompanied by gusty winds causing drifting snow. 
6 years ago
Avalanche danger is considerable in the Northern Mountains today....
Paul Nelson

Weekend storms expected to considerably increase avalanche potential

Utah’s already dangerous avalanche picture is expected to get much worse over the next several days due to back to back storms.
6 years ago
Utah avalanche...
Marc Giauque

 Avalanche report reveals details about avalanche in Millcreek Canyon

A final report on last weekend's deadly avalanche in Millcreek Canyon and describes what happened before the slide
6 years ago
Water Supply...
Madeleine Porter

Delays in watering this spring may affect water supply in Utah

Utah Division of Water Resources officials suggest delaying watering your lawns in the spring because it may affect the water supply in Utah.
6 years ago
Avalanche...
Dan Bammes

Utah avalanche danger still high with weekend snowstorms

Utah mountains could see a lot more snow from a series of expected storms -- but it's the snow that fell weeks ago that worries avalanche forecasters.
6 years ago
utah power shutoffs...
Mark Jackson

Rocky Mountain Power warning of possible power outages

Rocky Mountain Power reported customers may see power interruptions in their area due to last week's snow storm which caused damage to electrical equipment.
6 years ago
A bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper (R-Taylorsville) would prohibit motorists from passing workin...
Dan Bammes

UDOT snowplow crews prepare for expected snow storms

A series of storms is expected across Utah starting Thursday evening. Rain in the valleys will be changing to snow as the additional storms move through.
6 years ago
forecast snow...
Cami Mondeaux and Saige Miller

KSL Weather: Forecast predicts warmer weather before a week of snow

The calendar may say February, but Mother Nature is treating Utah with some mid-April weather over the next few days -- with snow in the forecast for next week. 
6 years ago
Two snowmobilers in Cache County say they're lucky to be alive after being stuck overnight in the b...
John Wojcik

Two snowmobilers stranded overnight in Cache County backcountry

Two snowmobilers in Cache County say they're lucky to be alive after being stuck overnight in the backcountry.
6 years ago
utah water supply emigration creek...
Becky Bruce and Mark Jackson

Utah water supply remains in dire straits in spite of recent snow

A number of factors, including air temperature and precipitation, can affect how much snowpack makes its way into to the Utah water supply. 
6 years ago
Solar panels...
KSL News Staff

Solar panels dirty from Friday’s mud storm? Call in the cleaners

A Sandy company is fielding many calls from businesses and residents after a dirt storm last week fouled solar panels which can interrupt their efficiency.
6 years ago
power outage, dry weather affects power lines...
Becky Bruce and John Wojcik

Rocky Mountain Power: Dry weather has adverse impact on utility lines

During dry conditions, particles from pollution, dirt and salt tend to accumulate on power lines -- and could cause outages, as they did Wednesday.
6 years ago
Avalanche danger...
KSL News Staff

After deadly slides, avalanche danger still remains high

The avalanche danger in northern Utah isn't going away anytime soon, says KSL Meteorologist Kristen Van Dyke who
6 years ago
dirty snow...
Dan Bammes

Dirty snow could impact spring snowmelt

The ugly brown snow that fell over much of Utah last week got everybody's cars dirty. But it can also have an impact on spring runoff from the Wasatch Mountains. 
6 years ago
Millcreek avalanche...
Simone Seikaly

Victims’ bodies recovered after fatal Millcreek avalanche

The recovery was a combined operation that included volunteers from Wasatch Backcountry Rescue along with Salt Lake County Search and Rescue.
6 years ago
Brown Snow...
Mark Jackson and Ryan Meeks

Strong winds created brown snow that fell in northern Utah

Many Utahns have reported seeing brown snow falling on Friday in the Salt Lake and Tooele valleys saying the snow looked dirty
6 years ago
(Steve Griffin, Deseret News)...
Colby Walker

1-3 inches of snow expected in the valleys Friday

An incoming storm is expected to bring with it a few inches of snow accumulation throughout the day, which could lead to some issues with the commute.
6 years ago