Environment & Outdoors

The Wasatch Front along the Sandy Foothills around sunset. Snow on the peaks, bright fall foliage a...
Becky Bruce

Winter storm warning in place for Wasatch Mountains, Wasatch Back

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued a winter storm warning for the Wasatch Mountains as well as the valleys of the Wasatch Back. 
3 years ago
Google Maps view of the location of five recent avalanches along the Wasatch Front and Back - Utah ...
Becky Bruce, Peter Johnston

Northern Utah Avalanche risk high, forecasters warn

Forecaster Drew Hardesty said the conditions combine strong winds with heavy, wet snow that fell on top of a weaker base. 
3 years ago
More snow expected Wasatch Front...
Adam Small

Winter storm over the weekend, commutes could be impacted

Monica Traphagan from the National Weather Service weighs in on a winter storm that may affect commutes over the weekend.
3 years ago
man with shovel demonstrates depth of utah snowpack...
Becky Bruce

Utah snowpack below normal, reservoirs above average

With about 125 days left until Utah typically reaches its peak snowpack for the water year, which began Oct. 1, we're off to a slow start.
3 years ago
Smog settles over the Salt Lake Valley during an inversion on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022....
Adam Small

A storm and inversion relief is on its way to Utah

A winter storm is headed to Utah this week. Meteorologists think Utah's will get relief from the inversion.
3 years ago
Smog settles over Salt Lake City during an inversion on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. With Utah's winte...
Allessandra Harris & Devin Oldroyd

Inversion may worsen this week, NWS says

With Utah's wintery temperatures this week, there will also be some inversion patterns and low air quality in the valleys.
3 years ago
One budget-friendly option for participating in sustainable fashion is to thrift for clothes that a...
Amaya McDonald and Taylor Nicioli, CNN

What is fast fashion, and why is it so controversial?

Fast fashion is a business model that focuses on the production of garments in bulk, and as quickly as possible, in response to current trends.
3 years ago
snow on a mountain...
Adam Small

Snow is on its ways to northern Utah valleys, could impact Thanksgiving travel

KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson said the Wasatch Front will see a mix of rain and snow Thursday afternoon, but it'll turn to mostly snow in the nighttime.
3 years ago
Framed by dust, strong winds blow fine particulate matter obstructing the view of Antelope Island o...
Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune

Study shines more light on toxins in Great Salt Lake dust

Research group claims the lake’s sediment could cause neural disease, but local scientist raises concerns over research methods.
3 years ago
SALT LAKE CITY — The National Weather Services on Friday issued a series of winter storm watches...
Carter Williams

Winter storm watch issued for Utah’s mountains with ‘significant’ snow in forecast

The first big snowstorm of the season appears to be heading Utah's way.
3 years ago
FILE: Snow plows remove the snow in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Some snow plow drivers in Utah are looki...
Adam Small

Utah snow plow drivers prepare for winter, some want a calm year

Snow plow drivers are getting ready to hit the roads again with some hoping it's just a little less crazy than last year.
3 years ago
salt lake city...
Britt Johnson

It’s November, should Utah have snow by now?

Although snow was falling this time last year in Utah, one meteorologist said not to worry that we haven't seen any flakes yet.
3 years ago
A ranch is pictured in Oakley, which has a moratorium on water...
Britt Johnson

Oakley City removes development moratorium as new well brings in more water

The Oakley moratorium was initially put into place in May 2021, as the city didn't have enough water to keep up with new growth.
3 years ago
How to lower your gas bill this winter...
Carlos Artiles Fortun and Don Brinkerhoff

How to lower your gas bill this winter

Jorgan Hofling of Dominion Energy Utah shared some tips to lower your gas bill this winter.
3 years ago
Environmental-themed art and music,  including eared grebe and brine shrimp puppets were prominent ...
Aimee Van Tatenhove, Utah Public Radio

Great Salt Lake rally brings Native and youth voices to Utah’s Capitol Hill

Barring another unusually wet winter, Great Salt Lake is expected to reach a new low next summer, further shrinking important wetland habitat.
3 years ago
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Carlos Artiles Fortun

UDOT announces it will double EV charging infrastructure in Utah

Additions to the state's EV charging infrastructure were proposed because the number of EVs in Utah has grown about 48% per year since 2015.
3 years ago
A center pivot irrigation system sprays water on a crop field in Beaver County, Utah, July 6, 2023....
David Condos, KUER

So far, Utah’s water banking is showing the path beyond ‘use it or lose it’

In a dry state like Utah, there’s not always enough water to go around. But when there is extra water, how exactly do you spread it around?
3 years ago
meteor...
Curt Gresseth

Meteor shower streaking across night sky this weekend

The Northern Taurid meteor shower is peaking over the weekend. You don't need a telescope or binoculars; the human eye is the best tool to watch fireballs streak across the night sky.
3 years ago
great salt lake shoreline...
Tim Vandenack, Standard-Examiner

Compass Minerals to halt Great Salt Lake lithium project, at least for now

Among other things, Utah officials worry about the amount of water Compass would need for its lithium plans.
3 years ago
Brian Steed was named as the new Great Salt Lake commissioner by Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday, May 15...
Adam Small

Organizations awarded $8.5 million to help The Great Salt Lake wetlands

Several organizations have been awarded funds to be put toward conservation efforts for the Great Salt Lake.
3 years ago
brian head skier...
Mariah Maynes, Adam Small

Brian Head Ski Resort delays opening day

The updated opening date will be November 17, 2023. The resort will only open if conditions become cold enough to make snow. 
3 years ago
Image of a BYU grounds crew employee raking leaves even as they continue to fall from the trees. Le...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Gathering fallen autumn leaves can prevent flooding, pollution

Autumn leaves that fall from trees can eventually end up in storm drains, causing flooding and, later, water pollution.
3 years ago
People on the shore of the Great Salt Lake on Sept. 16....
Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune

After a record water year, did Utahns’ conservation habits stick?

When the Great Salt Lake sunk to record-low elevations in 2021 and 2022, Utah residents rallied to save it, but did their conservation habits stick?
3 years ago
Farmington Bay and Antelope Island are pictured. The Utah Rivers Council unveiled the 4,200 project...
Kristine Weller

The Utah Rivers Council unveils 4,200 Project to support GSL

The Utah Rivers Council unveiled The 4,200 Project which outlines 12 policy proposals to help lawmakers support Great Salt Lake.
3 years ago