Environment & Outdoors

A man works to put out a rogue fire in American Fork Canyon....
Sam Herrera

National Weather Service warns of fire weather conditions in northern Utah

The National Weather Service said there would be critical fire weather conditions in several counties including Box Elder, Tooele and Davis.
2 years ago
Skiers wait for the lift chair at Sundance Mountain Resort in Provo Canyon on Wednesday, March 13, ...
Britt Johnson

Several ski resorts announce opening dates for 2024/25 season

The ski season weather forecast is looking relatively good as several Utah ski resorts announce their opening dates.
2 years ago
Northern Utah got a reprieve from wildfire smoke overnight, but, more smoke is coming to the Wasatc...
Emma Keddington

Thunderstorms and critical fire conditions expected on Labor Day

As you're adventuring outside this Labor Day, keep in mind the critical fire conditions and chance of thunderstorms.
2 years ago
bad air quality in utah from wildfire smoke...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Expect bad air quality in northern and central Utah this Labor Day weekend

The air quality in northern and central Utah this Labor Day weekend will be affected by wildfires in Idaho.
2 years ago
The block U appears on the University of Utah....
Heather Peterson

University of Utah helping schools achieve better indoor air quality

A team from the University of Utah will be working with low-income schools on how to reduce indoor air pollution and improve air quality.
2 years ago
The Provo River in Provo Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. The levees along the river have been dec...
Britt Johnson

Levees along Provo River are no longer up to current standards

Now, businesses and homes along the Provo River are considered to be on a flood plain. Updates to these Provo levees would cost big.
2 years ago
Utah State Parks is expecting large crowds to hit parks this Labor Day weekend....
Heather Peterson

Utah State Parks expecting huge crowds this Labor Day weekend

Labor Day is considered to be the last weekend of summer and Utah State Parks are expecting this year's celebration to be a big one.
2 years ago
Vector control intern Abby Pickett sorts mosquitoes by type at the Salt Lake Mosquito Abatement lab...
Britt Johnson

Floodwater mosquitoes hit hard in northern Utah

A large influx of mosquitoes in northern Utah has hit hard after recent flooding led to a boom in mosquito population.
2 years ago
FILE: Glen Merrill, hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, speaks to membe...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Scientists stumped by unusual weather patterns

Scientists are seeing some unusual weather patterns that even 40 years of data isn't helping them understand.
2 years ago
Thunderstorm moves over Daybreak, Utah on June 3, 2023. Parts of Utah have been issued a severe thu...
Emma Keddington

Severe thunderstorm warning in place for parts of Utah

The Salt Lake City National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts Utah until 8 p.m. Sunday evening.
2 years ago
The Colorado River is pictured near Moab in Grand County on Friday, April, 26, 2024. A flood watch ...
Kennedy Camarena

Parts of Utah under flood watch starting at noon on Sunday

A flood watch is in effect from noon through the rest of the day on Sunday for portions of Utah due to heavy rainfall.
2 years ago
Skyler Granath (left) with his brother Bridger Granath (right). Skyler was killed in a lightning ac...
Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Fundraiser to help family of two brothers, struck by lightning

A fundraiser is being held on Sunday to help with a family's medical and funeral expenses after two brothers were struck by lightning.
2 years ago
Governor Spencer Cox has issued a state of emergency due to recent flooding in Utah....
Michelle Lee

Gov. Cox issues a state of emergency due to flooding in Utah

Governor Spencer Cox has issued a state of emergency in Utah due to recent flooding.
2 years ago
great salt lake, which is facing water level issues after a very hot summer...
Adam Small

The summer heat could cost the Great Salt Lake more water than normal, lose much of its year-long progress, officials say

The Deputy Great Salt Lake Commissioner said the lake normally loses 2 to 2.5 feet every summer from evaporation and upstream diversions.
2 years ago
A powerful string of thunderstorms moved north across northern Utah. Thunderstorms left behind an i...
Britt Johnson

Recent Utah rain sends the state closer to average water levels

Utah's recent summer rain brought the state's water levels up. Now, the state is extremely close to average water levels.
2 years ago
Governor Spencer Cox has issued a state of emergency due to recent flooding in Utah....
Adam Small

Scattered thunderstorms expected along the Wasatch Front, flash flooding in the national parks

More scattered rain and thunderstorms and 'probable' flash flooding are forecasted along the Wasatch Front both Thursday afternoon and evening, as well as Friday afternoon.
2 years ago
University of Utah researchers are looking into a cone snail for a faster acting diabetic treatment...
Don Brinkerhoff

Cone snails may provide better treatment options for diabetics

Cone snails are providing researchers at the University of Utah with the inspiration to create a better treatment option for diabetics.
2 years ago
FILE: Eurasian watermilfoil, infestation; dense canopy on surface at Cayuga Lake, New York. Tony Gr...
Don Brinkerhoff

Tony Grove Lake reopened after trying to kill off invasive plant

Tony Grove Lake has reopened after being closed in an attempt to try and kill off an invasive plant. 
2 years ago
A photograph of the proposed site for the new enhanced geothermal power project....
Kyle Remund

BLM proposed geothermal power project open for public comment

The BLM is looking for public comments on a new geothermal power project in Beaver County that uses a new method of energy generation.
2 years ago
Gov. Spencer J. Cox speaks during a press conference to announce state action for Utah public lands...
Mariah Maynes

Conservation groups voice opposition to unappropriated public lands lawsuit

Two conservation groups have voiced opposition to Utah's challenge of the federal government's control over unappropriated public lands.
2 years ago
House Speaker Mike Schultz speaks during a press conference to announce state action for Utah publi...
Sam Herrera

Utah files lawsuit over federal government’s control of unappropriated public lands

Utah filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, taking issue with the federal government's indefinite control over unappropriated public lands in the state.
2 years ago
Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway in Utah County on Oct. 1, 2023. A new long-range outlook shows Utah...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

After a mostly hot and dry summer, here’s what Utah’s fall weather may look like

Utah was on pace to post one of its hottest and driest summers on record, but after recent monsoonal storms, that might not be the case.
2 years ago
if you can see like me you need to move if you can hear thunder you're close enough to get struck b...
Curt Gresseth

Do you know what to do when lightning strikes nearby?

Monsoonal storms are lighting up the night sky and bringing waves of rain. A weather expert shares his insights into staying safe in an electrical storm.
2 years ago
Lightning capsized a boat on the Bear River, injuring two and killing one, according to Box Elder C...
Emma Keddington

Lightning strike capsizes boat on Bear River, killing one person and injuring two

A lightning strike capsized a boat carrying three people in Box Elder County. Two made it to shore, one died.
2 years ago