Environment & Outdoors

A University of Utah professor says that Little Cottonwood Canyon is the most prone canyon in the w...
Elizabeth Weiler

Heavy snow falls around northern Utah, prevents transportation

A new year comes with several inches of new heavy snow and more avalanche danger. Yesterday and today Little Cottonwood Canyon saw closures.
4 years ago
New snow was falling again across Utah on Sunday morning, closing canyons for avalanche mitigation...
Simone Seikaly

Northern Utah has snow, southern Utah has flash flood alerts

Northern Utah woke up to several inches of snow and a winter storm warning for much of the Wasatch Front.
4 years ago
Utah has been pounded with snow....
Lindsay Aerts

Stay away from areas with high avalanche danger this weekend, forecaster says

Avalanche forecasters said recent snow has brought with it a lot of water weight, increasing the risk for avalanches.
4 years ago
skiers on a ski lift travel over snowy mountains, utah weather calls for more snow...
Allessandra Harris

Stormy weather will bring in the New Year for Utah

Utah weather calls for a lot of snow this weekend. Avalanche warnings are in effect for ski resorts along the central Wasatch Range.
4 years ago
It’s time to escape into a beautiful backyard garden. (Photo by Jan Canty)...
Michelle Lee

A beautiful waterwise garden in the backyard

Maria and Taun toured Andrea Simondi’s waterwise garden in Spanish Fork, Utah. It is full of various plants and vegetables.
4 years ago
spring run off...
Sam Herrera

Avalanche mitigation efforts helping Utah mountains stay safe

Logan, Ogden and the western Uintas had the highest level of avalanche danger for the day, according to the Utah Avalanche Center.
4 years ago
Heavy coastal rain and mountain snow from a potent atmospheric river are falling across the western...
Robert Shackelford, Mike Saenz and Ralph Ellis, CNN

Heavy rain and snow, strong winds hitting the West this week

Heavy coastal rain and mountain snow from a potent atmospheric river are falling across the western United States, with more to come later this week.
4 years ago
snow on big cottonwood is pictured, utah weather will see more snow and wind...
Sam Herrera

High winds, rain and snow on the way for Utah

High winds already caused three ski resorts to close lifts Tuesday morning. Snow and rain will join in making Utah's weather colder this week.
4 years ago
wrapping...
Alejandro Lucero

Holidays are wrapping up, here’s how to properly get rid of holiday items

Gift wrapping, live Christmas trees and other holiday items are being accpeted by buissness and fire stations to be recycled properly.
4 years ago
lift closures...
Elizabeth Weiler

High winds cause ski lift closures in Utah

Ski lift closures are an issue at Utah's ski resorts currently due to high winds, with at least three resorts reporting holds.
4 years ago
Powder...
Elizabeth Weiler

Ski Utah announces this season’s best powder day yet

This ski season has seen frigid temperatures and plenty of snow. Now, something is in the mix to lessen densities for the perfect powder day.
4 years ago
The brine shrimp industry is breathing a sigh of relief thanks to the rising water level of the Gre...
Carter Williams. KSL.com

Bill that sets up federal funding for studies of the Great Salt Lake heads to Biden’s desk

The bill informs the U.S. Geological Survey that it must form an assessment program to monitor the saline lake ecosystems in Great Basin states.
4 years ago
Buffalo family who became stranded in blizzard conditions spend holidays at firefighters' firehouse...
Michelle Krupa, Artemis Moshtaghian and Nicole Grether, CNN

A family of six got stranded in a whiteout. Then came the real Christmas miracle

When the power blinked out in nearby Williamsville, Demetrice and Danielle, and their four children were left in a quickly worsening chill.
4 years ago
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 23: Holiday travelers crowd the Detroit Wayne County Metro Airport on Christ...
Chris Boyette and Forrest Brown, CNN

Over 1,700 US flights canceled the day after Christmas

Following cold temperatures and winter weather across the nation, air transportation cancellations and delays continue to impact travelers Monday.
4 years ago
Utah has been pounded with snow....
Aya Elamroussi and Jason Hanna, CNN

A powerful winter storm claims at least 16 lives across the US as temperatures plunge

More than 755,000 homes and businesses were without power Christmas Eve, thanks to an Arctic blast and winter storm that tore down power lines with destructive winds and heavy snow.
4 years ago
Man putting the snow chains on his car (Photo courtesy of Westend61, Getty Images)...
Kristen Rogers, CNN

What to pack in your car to stay safe during severe winter weather

If you're ever stranded in your car because of a bad winter storm, being prepared can be the difference between survival and serious harm or death.
4 years ago
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Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune

Will December’s big storms make a difference for the Great Salt Lake?

Utah's winter storms and snowpack has some feeling optimistic about water levels at the Great Salt Lake. But is it enough?
4 years ago
Low water levels are plaguing the Great Salt Lake for several summers now....
Mark Jones

Future of Lake Powell is not looking so bright

The future of Lake Powell is concerning. Experts say the lake is approaching a dead pool. That's when water in a reservoir is so low it can't flow downstream.
4 years ago
Weber County recently approved the addition of a ski village at Nordic Valley Ski Resort. Built on ...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Ski village, with homes and commercial space, coming to Nordic Valley

Cottages, townhomes, and commercial space will fill the village once the project is complete.
4 years ago
Are you interested in gardening but not sure where to learn? Utah State University Extension offers...
Michelle Lee

What is the master gardener program in Utah?

Michael Caron, Extension Assistant Professor at USU, joined the KSL Greenhouse show to talk about the Master Gardener Program.
4 years ago
There are plenty of reasons why Utah politicians are worried about the future of the Great Salt Lak...
Carter Williams

What’s the value in new funding for studies on the Great Salt Lake, other saline lakes?

Saying everything related to the Great Salt Lake is "crucial," Utah Rep. Blake Moore explains why more studies are needed.
4 years ago
The Utah Avalanche Center says the mountains of Logan, Ogden, and Salt Lake are all at high risk fo...
Simone Seikaly

Utah Avalanche Center warns of increased risk in Salt Lake, Ogden canyons

Fresh snow and harsh winds have created more dangerous conditions in Salt Lake and Ogden mountains according to the Utah Avalanche Center.
4 years ago
Snow in Big Cottonwood Canyon...
Dan Bammes

Winter is officially here, what weather does Utah have ahead?

But as winter officially began, KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson said La Niña hasn't affected our snowfall totals so far.
4 years ago
Alaska Airlines planes during a snow storm at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle...
Ross Levitt, CNN

Thursday flight cancellations top 1,000 nationwide, disrupting holiday travel

More than 1,000 flights have been cancelled across the United States, according to the flight tracking site FlightAware, as severe winter weather threatens holiday travel.
4 years ago