Environment & Outdoors

Fires caused by humans Utah wildfires fires human caused...
Heather Kelly

Utah saw 26 new wildfires this weekend… and we weren’t under red flag warnings

The entire state of Utah saw relatively calm winds and temperatures in mid-80's this weekend. And yet, 26-wildfires were sparked.
6 years ago
sahara dust cloud...
Colby Walker

A massive dust cloud from the Sahara Desert is headed towards the US

 Just when we thought that 2020 couldn't come up with any more crazy headlines, try this one on for size. There's a massive dust cloud floating its way towards North America on some warm air blowing off the Sahara Desert. 
6 years ago
Utah Severe Weather...
Colby Walker

Much of Utah under severe weather warnings

Most of the state of Utah is under severe weather warnings as the state sees both Red Flag Warnings and Flash Flood Watches.
6 years ago
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John Wojcik

UPDATE: Body of 3-year old flash flooding victim found near Goblin Valley

At least one person was killed after a thunderstorm crossed the San Rafael Swell causing flash flooding in area slot canyons. A search is now underway as officials check to see if anyone is trapped.
6 years ago
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John Wojcik & Saige Miller

Pandemic positive: Wasatch Front treated to great air quality

Air quality experts are calling the coronavirus pandemic a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to study the impact of less cars on the road. So far, they say the positive influence is staggering with a number of harmful contaminents being erased.
6 years ago
FILE - This Tuesday, April 16, 2013 file photo shows a bathtub ring marking the high water line as ...
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

Study: Warming makes US West megadrought worst in modern age

A new study finds that much of the western United States is baking in what scientists call an emerging megadrought.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2016 file photo, evergreen trees are silhouetted on the mountain top as a s...
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

Catch this week’s supermoon, biggest and brightest of year

A supermoon rises in the sky this week, looking to be the biggest and brightest of the year. Not only will the moon be closer to Earth than usual, it will also be a full moon.
6 years ago
How to save water...
Caitlyn Johnston

KSL Greenhouse: How to save water when watering your lawn

Act now to save water once it is finally time for Utahns to turn on the automatic sprinklers. First step - check sprinkler heads!
6 years ago
Aftershocks continue in Utah...
Simone Seikaly

UPDATE: Did you feel that? Aftershocks continue after 5.7 quake in Magna

Just how long and often can aftershocks continue after the main earthquake hits near you?
6 years ago
The jordan river is pictured, a body in the river was recently recovered...
Paul Nelson

Utah reservoir levels are good with more precipitation on the horizon

This year Utah reservoir levels are looking quite good according to the National Weather Service.
7 years ago
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SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press

Iraqis wake up to snow for first time in over a decade

Iraqis in the capital of Baghdad have woken up to a sight not seen in over a decade: their city covered in snow.
7 years ago
canyons traffic jams...
Heather Kelly

Canyons reopen to major traffic jams as powder hounds return

Both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons experienced traffic jams as skiers and snowboarders rushed to take advantage of all the fresh powder.
7 years ago
The Alta Ski Area is still on interlodge, meaning people are not allowed to go outside due to the e...
Paul Nelson

Avalanche danger closes Little Cottonwood Canyon for another day

Avalanche danger has closed Alta Ski Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon for a second day.
7 years ago
The Utah Highway Patrol has been busy responding to crashes and slide-offs all day long. (PHOTO: KS...
John Wojcik

Utah Highway Patrol responds to over 250 crashes

The Utah Highway Patrol has reported hundreds of slideoffs and crashes resulting from Salt Lake's latest winter storm.
7 years ago
lake effect snow pickup truck Millcreek...
Becky Bruce

How does lake effect snow work? A primer

Water, temperature and wind speeds and directions all play a part in whether Salt Lake City and its neighbors experience lake effect snow.
7 years ago
Avalanche danger...
Mary Richards

Rare avalanche advisory for valleys and benches

The Utah Avalanche Center issued a rare avalanche advisory for the valleys and benches in the Wasatch Front, saying, "If someone is on a steep, wind-loaded slope, they could trigger an avalanche. Even if they are just out walking their dog or sledding."
7 years ago
Utah Schools closures and delays...
Colby Walker

Utah schools impacted by winter storm

Some Utah schools are already responding to word of a winter storm set to arrive overnight Sunday and impact the Monday morning commute.
7 years ago
Groundhog predicts early spring...
Associated Press

Pennsylvania groundhog declares early spring ‘a certainty’

Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog has revealed an early spring is on the way.
7 years ago
electrocution power pole Salt Lake City...
Kelli Pierce

Man fatally electrocuted in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City firefighters say a man was fatally electrocuted Thursday while working near power lines.
7 years ago
More snow expected Wasatch Front...
Simone Seikaly

Friday: School delays and closures

Snow delays affecting Utah schools and traffic.
7 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

Friday morning snow has started falling!

The snow has begun falling in Salt Lake City, but for the most part northern Utah school districts are on "wait and see" mode.
7 years ago
Closure little cottonwood canyon...
Mary Richards

Avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon pushes car off road

An avalanche pushed a car off the road Sunday in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The slide was around 300 feet long and two feet deep.
7 years ago
PORT MACQUARIE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: A koala named Pete from Pappinbarra at The Port Macquarie ...
Amir Vera and Amanda Jackson, CNN

Australia is dropping thousands of veggies from helicopters for hungry animals escaping bushfires

Australia is dropping tons of veggies from helicopters for animals affected by the wildfires.
7 years ago
The sun rises above snow covered trees at Martins Mill Bridge Park in Antrim Township, Pa., Wednesd...
Jennifer Gray and Jason Hanna, CNN

Millions of Americans brace for crippling ice and dangerous tornadoes as severe storms continue

Powerful storms are expected to bring snow, ice, flooding and even tornadoes on Saturday to tens of millions of people across the United States.
7 years ago