Environment & Outdoors

Monday morning commute snow...
KSL NewsRadio

Schools, commute delayed by early morning lake effect snow

A dumping of lake effect snow delayed commuters and school openings.
4 years ago
A plow truck driver plows after a snowstorm in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021....
Kate Davis, Amie Schaeffer

Tracking snowplows in SLC

Salt Lake City has a fleet of 45 snowplows available for dispatch during winter storms that can be tracked in real-time by residents.
4 years ago
Logan Canyon is pictured....
Adam Small

Latest snow on Utah roads prompts police to encourage safe driving

As snow falls in Utah, police are urging drivers to maintain safe distances and practice caution regardless of how much snow falls this season.
4 years ago
major storm...
Samantha Beech and Keith Allen, CNN

Thousands of US flights delayed Sunday by major storm system

A major storm across parts of the United States prompts the three major airports servicing New York City to urge passengers to arrive early for flights
4 years ago
Image of a snowy mountain ride in Utah during the winter of 2022-2023. A KSL Meteorologist weighs i...
Devin Oldroyd

UDOT warns winter storm bringing roadway impacts

The Utah Department of Transportation is warning drivers that an upcoming winter storm will impact the road from 6 am Monday to noon Tuesday.
4 years ago
Dry lakebed...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Lawsuit looms over tiny fish in drought-stricken West

The Center for Biological Diversity sent a formal notice of intent to sue the Fish and Wildlife Service last week over the Fish Lake Valley tui chub.
4 years ago
cold roads made for slick conditions on Utah's roads...
Becky Bruce

If the small snowstorm took you by surprise, you’re not alone

Turns out, Utah weather can be unusually difficult to predict. So why did we end up with a surprise snowstorm? Lake-effect snow.
4 years ago
sundance mountain resort will open a week early...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Sundance Mountain Resort to open seven days early

SUNDANCE, Utah — Sundance Mountain Resort is opening one week ahead of schedule. The resort announced via email this morning that it expects to open on Dec. 3 because of all the snow it’s gotten, instead of its planned Dec. 9 opening. Sundance says it’s the earliest opening day they’ve had in a decade.  “We […]
4 years ago
Crash on I-15 with multiple vehicles and multiple injuries....
Elizabeth Weiler

Multiple crashes and icy conditions impacting Utah roads

Icy roads roads and overpasses caused multiple crashes on 1-15 early Wednesday morning
4 years ago
The Utah Department of Transportation test-fired howitzers on Tuesday to prepare for the avalanche ...
Mark Jones

UDOT tests howitzers to prepare for avalanche season

Howitzers are one of many tools the Utah Department of Transportation will use during avalanche season. The howitzers will be used in controlled avalanches.
4 years ago
The Great Salt Lake Collaborative in California. The team consisted of The Salt Lake Tribune, Deser...
Amie Schaeffer

The Great Salt Lake Collaborative wins $20,000 prize in ‘Local that Works’ contest

The Great Salt Lake Collaborative gains national recognition with the top prize in the 'Local that Works' contest. The collaboration is a group of 23 media organizations and community partners focused on the plight of the Great Salt Lake.
4 years ago
Patrick Harden clears snow from the roof of his car on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, in Erie, Pa. The Nat...
Ralph Ellis, CNN

What causes lake-effect snow?

Lake-effect snow generally doesn't fall over the water because it needs the friction and topography of the land to bring out the snow.
4 years ago
Chad Cranney, Assistant Wildlife Manager for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, pilots a fan ...
Sheri Quinn, Utah Public Radio and Ben Winslow, Fox 13 News

Many options for helping the Great Salt Lake; the simplest — use less water

Saving Utah's Great Salt Lake has become a vital issue as it sits at it's lowest level in recorded history.
4 years ago
great salt lake shore -- Multiple agencies overseeing the Great Salt Lake want any mineral-extracti...
Mark Jones

Water levels are too low for some Great Salt Lake sensors

KSL meteorologist Kevin Eubank says the Great Salt Lake is again at a historic low, and at least one sensor is no longer in the water.
4 years ago
With water levels hovering around their lowest point on record, officials said they are finding mor...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

What role can history play in saving the Great Salt Lake, solving Utah’s water woes?

A University of Utah researcher said stories from history can help drive current decisions about the drying Great Salt Lake.
4 years ago
The NASA Space Launch System rocket makes its way from the Vehicle Assembly Building to its launchp...
Kristin Fisher and Jackie Wattles, CNN

NASA still planning Artemis I launch despite minor hurricane damage

NASA says another attempt to launch Artemis I into space will come next week.
4 years ago
Patricia Council's North Las Vegas yard after her grass was replaced with artificial turf, on Frida...
Ben Winslow, Fox 13 News and Sheri Quinn, Utah Public Radio

Las Vegas ups the ante on turf buybacks: New Nevada law bans all ‘nonfunctional’ turf by 2026

The Southern Nevada Water Authority is paying her $3 a square foot to get rid of her turf, and landscaping crews that contract with the agency are tearing out the grass.
4 years ago
pineview utah reservoir levels...
Britt Johnson

To accommodate more visitors, Pineview Reservoir to see upgrades

Pineview Reservoir has been filled to capacity with more visitors than ever and will be getting some much-needed upgrades to parking lots and campgrounds. The project, which is set to be completed in 2025, will also include additional traffic lanes.
4 years ago
Nicole's storm surge pushes Wednesday into East Boynton Beach in Florida. FB/Boynton Beach Police D...
Aya Elamroussi, Dakin Andone and Alaa Elassar, CNN

Nicole weakens after striking Florida’s east coast as the first US hurricane in November in nearly 40 years

The destruction by Hurricane Nicole has resulted in the deaths of at least two people.
4 years ago
homeless beds...
Chris Jacobs

Lack of overflow beds may lead to pressure on existing homeless shelters

Across the city, homeless shelters are expected to have a shortage of overflow beds as temperatures drop. Shelters are not yet at capacity though.
4 years ago
Snowplows moving snow and preparing mountain roadways in Summit County, Utah on Wednesday, Nov. 9, ...
Chris Jacobs

Winter storms hitting Utah

The National Weather Service has issued severe weather warnings throughout Utah including a snow squall warning.
4 years ago
The NASA Space Launch System, seen on November 6 Kennedy Space Center in Florida could face damagin...
Jackie Wattles, CNN

NASA’s Artemis I mission delayed again as storm barrels toward launch site

Due to Tropical Storm Nicole heading toward Florida's east coast, NASA's Artemis I mission has been delayed yet again.
4 years ago
Drivers make their way along slick and snowy roads on Nov. 26, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. A strong w...
Amie Schaeffer

Snow squall warning issued for parts of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The National Weather Service, Salt Lake City issued a snow squall warning early Wednesday morning. In a tweet, The NWS said the warning would remain in effect until 6:30 a.m. The NWS warned of rapidly changing, possible white-out conditions. A snow squall warning is in effect until 6:30 AM MST for […]
4 years ago
a plow is pictured on mirror lake highway...
KATE DAVIS

Mirror Lake Highway closes for the season

The seasonal closure of Mirror Lake Highway will likely last until May, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.
4 years ago