Environment & Outdoors

Associated Press

Heat records falling twice as often as cold ones, AP finds

Over the past 20 years, Americans have been twice as likely to sweat through record-breaking heat rather than shiver through record-setting cold.
8 years ago
Backcout...
Adam Mason

ROAD CLOSURES: Seperate avalanches forces closures on canyon roads

The snow storm hitting the state has forced closures on major canyon roads such as Provo Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon.
8 years ago
bluffdale earthquake...
Mary Richards

Another small earthquake rattles Bluffdale

The Bluffdale area was shaken up again by yet another earthquake early Tuesday morning. It was small, but adds to the growing total.
8 years ago
tornado...
Emerson Oligschlaeger

At least 14 dead on day of tornadoes, severe storms in South

An apparent tornado roared into southeast Alabama and killed at least 14 people and injured several others Sunday, part of a severe storm system.
8 years ago
Los Angeles snow...
Matthew Brooks

Los Angeles residents discover snow

A rare snowfall in Southern California on Thursday prompted residents in and around Los Angeles to feel a wide range of emotions, from disbelief to excitement to confusion.
8 years ago
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Mark Jackson

Utah Snowfall hits early morning commuters in Box Elder, Weber, Davis counties

Early snowfall made for a rough start to the Wednesday morning commute, the winter weather made it especially bad for drivers on I-15 and Highway 89 in Weber and Davis counties.
8 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Snowmobiler’s death puts spotlight on avalanche danger

CHALK CREEK, UINTA MOUNTAINS – Jason Lyman was snowmobiling with friends on Saturday when an avalanche at least six feet deep and 500 feet wide crashed down the mountain. He tried to move out of the way but was trapped. One of his friends had lost his probe, which means it took almost an hour […]
8 years ago
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Mark Jackson

Searchers find body of snowmobiler caught in avalanche

Searchers on Friday found the body of a snowmobiler caught in an avalanche near Circleville Mountain Thursday. 
8 years ago
(Photo Credit, Scott G Winterton, Deseret News, file, 2017)...
Paul Nelson

Recent storms doing a lot to helps Utah’s water picture

Utah’s water picture is looking fantastic compared to last year thanks to a steady pattern of storms, but what will it take to fill state's reservoirs?
8 years ago
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Emerson Oligschlaeger

Huntsman Cancer nurse skis to work

Ten inches of snow wasn't going to stop Sue Childress from making it to work Wednesday morning. The Huntsman Cancer nurse skiied to work on unplowed roads.
8 years ago
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Todd Fooks

Storm yields impressive snow totals

It's a snow storm that, in some places, hasn't been measured in inches but in feet. Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons got up to 5 feet in some places.
8 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Intense snow accumulations cause rare Utah school closures

With snow falling at a rate of one to two inches per hour, a number of Utah school districts made the rare decision to close school or delay opening. 
8 years ago
The forecast calls for 2-6 inches in the valleys and up to 2 feet in the canyons...
Colby Walker

Utah weather gets wintry again

Utah weather is getting wintry again, with a winter weather warning in effect until Wednesday at 6 pm. Snow is set to accumulate up to 6 inches in the valleys and reaching up to 2 feet in the canyons!
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Storm warnings, advisories blanket much of Utah

Winter storm warnings and advisories blanket much of Utah and hazardous travel conditions are reported across much of the state.
8 years ago
Dan Bammes

Storm bringing increased avalanche danger to Utah

A winter storm this weekend is expected to bring heavy, wet snow to the mountains of northern and southern Utah this weekend, along with a significantly increased risk of avalanches. KSL Newsradio’s Dan Bammes reports the new snow is falling on top of a layer of weak snow.
8 years ago
Clarence Brown Jr. shovels his driveway in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Subzero temper...
By TAMMY WEBBER and JEFF KAROUB, Associated Press

Midwest awaits spring-like thaw just days after bitter cold

The bitter cold that gripped the Midwest forced commuters to bundle up like polar explorers. By early next week, many of those same people might get by with a light jacket.
8 years ago
Andrea Billings keeps her face covered while walking across Center Street at its intersection with ...
By BLAKE NICHOLSON, Associated Press

Deep freeze envelops Midwest, even stops the mail

A deadly arctic deep freeze enveloped the Midwest, forcing widespread closure of schools, offices and prompting the U.S. Postal Service to take the rare step of suspending mail delivery to a wide swath of the region because of the cold.
8 years ago
Spenser Heaps, Deseret News...
Mary Richards

Little Cottonwood causes traffic issues Tuesday morning

Monday's big snow storm might be over, but the trouble is still lingering. An avalanche in the White Pine area of Little Cottonwood Canyon closed the canyon for much of Monday and forced interlodge restrictions for Snowbird and Alta and is still causing issues this morning.
8 years ago
Ski patrol crews are searching the Chickadee run at Snowbird Ski Resort after an avalanche there. V...
Emerson Oligschlaeger

Ski resorts invoke “interlodge” protocol after avalanche

A natural avalanche blocked the main road through Little Cottonwood Canyon, prompting Alta and Snowbird ski resorts to invoke "interlodge" procedures.
8 years ago
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Marc Giauque

Snowstorm hits from Wasatch Front to Washington Co.

A slow-moving snowstorm has been snarling traffic, taking down power lines and canceling events throughout the state of Utah.
8 years ago
millcreek police accident...
Dan Bammes

Joyriding juveniles crash into Millcreek police station

Unified Police say three teens who weren't old enough to drive crashed this car into the department's Millcreek precinct station.
8 years ago
road closed sign, overnight closures planned in Lehi...
Mark Jackson and Mary Richards

Avalanche near Vivian Park closes Provo Canyon

Crews triggered an avalanche Thursday night in a closed stretch of Provo Canyon.  The Canyon was closed around 6 p.m. before about 30 feet of snow piled up across all lanes near Vivian Park.  No one was hurt.
8 years ago
avalanche danger...
Mark Jackson

Backcountry avalanche danger expected to rise

Gordon says dangers of an avalanche will rise significantly through the day Thursday, and elevate to high by Friday.  He says that means both human-triggered and natural avalanches are likely in the backcountry.
8 years ago
Snowy conditions slows the speed limit on I-80 near the mouth of Parleys Canyon in Salt Lake City o...
Adam Mason

UDOT preparing for biggest canyon storm in two years

UDOT crews are bracing for what they're calling the biggest canyon storm in the last two years and they want people to be prepared.
8 years ago