Environment & Outdoors

Autumn leaves are pictured. Fall in Utah is here...
Elizabeth Weiler

The first day of fall is here, what will the rest of the year look like in Utah?

SALT LAKE CITY — With record-breaking temperatures still at arm’s length, a long, wet winter season may not be on a Utahn’s mind. Today is the first day of fall, bringing with it the last few months of the year. The autumnal equinox, foreshadowed by the Harvest moon, has come right on time this year. […]
4 years ago
Fallen palm trees lay over the Ports of Call Resort entrance after the passage of Hurricane Fiona i...
Jason Hanna, Elizabeth Wolfe and Melissa Alonso, CNN

Ruinous Hurricane Fiona reaches Category 4 as it moves north, leaving disaster-stricken areas on slow road to recovery

As Hurricane Fiona readies to sidewipe Bermuda, people in Puerto Rico and other parts of the storm's path remain without power.
4 years ago
Hurricane Fiona...
Adam Small

Utah Task Force One sends two members to help Puerto Rico

Two members of Utah Task Force One have arrived in Puerto Rico to assist locals in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. 
4 years ago
Much of western Utah was under a severe thunderstorm watch on Wednesday afternoon. (Image courtesy ...
Simone Seikaly

Threat of severe weather moves into Utah, watch issued through 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of Utah and Wyoming.
4 years ago
Sprinkler is shown watering lawn...
Kate Davis

Salt Lake saved almost 3 billion gallons of water this season

Lower Salt Lake water usage led the county to save billions of gallons of water in the face of Utah's ongoing drought.
4 years ago
Drivers in parts of Salt Lake and Tooele counties could be facing some winter driving conditions du...
Mark Jones

Another record set Tuesday in SLC, rain is on the way for western Utah

In what is likely the last for a while, Salt Lake City set a new daily record high on Tuesday. Salt Lake City International Airport reached 92 degrees.
4 years ago
Another earthquake hit Utah, following two yesterday, around 2:58 p.m. It was located 2.8 miles nor...
Waverly Golden

Another earthquake hits Utah, near Magna

Another earthquake hit Utah, following two that shook the Beehive State on Monday.
4 years ago
A satellite image of Fiona from the morning of Sept. 19 is pictured here. Photo credit: NOAA....
Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist

Where Fiona goes from here as it keeps getting stronger

Where Hurriance Fiona goes from here as it keeps getting stronger.
4 years ago
fall weather utah...
Adam Small

Fall on hold: More summer heat will precede the next storm in Utah

Typically, the last 80-degree day of the year falls around October 4 according to KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson.
4 years ago
Dry lakebed...
Rachel Ramirez, CNN

The upstream water used to keep Lake Powell afloat is running out

The dam is a key source of energy in the region, generating power for as many as 5.8 million homes and businesses in seven states, and is at high risk of being forced offline should the lake's level drop below 3,490 feet above sea level.
4 years ago
Hurricane Fiona...
Dakin Andone, Haley Brink and Melissa Alonso, CNN

Hurricane Fiona makes landfall along Puerto Rico’s southwestern coast after the territory plunges into a total power blackout

Hurricane Fiona made landfall along the extreme southwestern coast of Puerto Rico, near Punta Tocon, at 3:20 p.m. ET Sunday
4 years ago
Family of beavers released in Carters Creek...
Aubri Wuthrich

Beavers rescued and released in Uintas to rebuild Carter Creek

A family of beavers was relocated with the hope that they will repopulate a formerly thriving beaver habitat.
4 years ago
With Lake Powell's water levels increasing all year, it's hard to believe that they may be in dange...
Lindsay Aerts

A pipeline from Lake Powell to Washington County is taking shape

Utah is moving forward with the Lake Powell Pipeline, but opponents say it's too costly and that Utah doesn't have the right to divert the water.
4 years ago
Rain in Utah...
Adam Small

Heavy rain coming to northern Utah, flash flooding probable in the south

Rain brought on by a tropical storm is bringing flash flooding risks to Utah. The storm also brings cooler temperatures to the state.
4 years ago
smoke air Utah...
Elizabeth Weiler

A break from the smoke (and bad air quality) with this week’s rain

Rain will refresh everything, including Utah's air quality, and meteorologists say we have the chance for several days of rain this week.
4 years ago
At least 5 million residents across California, Nevada and Arizona remain under flood watches throu...
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN

From wildfires to tropical storm rains, parts of the West Coast continue to face extreme weather conditions this weekend

As parts of the West grapple with destructive wildfires fueled by scorching temperatures, a storm that brought life-threatening flash flooding and powerful winds to Southern California on Friday will deliver more heavy rain over the weekend.
4 years ago
Drivers in parts of Salt Lake and Tooele counties could be facing some winter driving conditions du...
Mark Jones

SLC is finished with triple-digit weather, but here comes the smoke

Triple-digit weather is likely now in the rearview mirror for Salt Lake City, at least for now. However, smoke from the California wildfires are on their way back.
4 years ago
Deer creek algae...
Alejandro Lucero

Professor receives $3 million grant to study algae blooms

The research of harmful algae blooms will take place at Utah Lake, Zion National Park and areas near the California-Nevada border
4 years ago
fall weather utah...
Simone Seikaly

Cooler temperatures are on the way Utah, but get used to the heat domes

The Utah heat dome has led to record-breaking temperatures for a week and is expected to dissipate by the weekend.
4 years ago
The sun shines down on pedestrians as they walk across the street in Salt Lake City. With much of U...
Curt Gresseth

Preparing for and staying safe in extreme heat

Extreme heat is the story of Utah during summer 2022. Salt Lake City saw 33 days of 100 degrees or greater -- and counting. An expert shares tips and advice on preparing for -- and staying safe -- in extreme heat.
4 years ago
Image of sun spider, which some in southern Utah may be confusing for scorpions. (Canva)...
Alejandro Lucero

They’re sun spiders not scorpions says local expert

Sun spiders have ten legs, whereas the scorpion has eight. Still, a Utah expert isn't surprised about the confusion.
4 years ago
The sun shines down on pedestrians as they walk across the street in Salt Lake City. With much of U...
Becky Bruce

It’s not just hot – this September heat wave is impacting high altitude locations as well

Traveling to high altitude does not afford much relief from the heat wave in northern Utah this week, with blame falling on the high-pressure system above.
4 years ago
New renewable energy project...
Adam Small

Planned power outage canceled due to extreme heat

Rocky Mountain Power says planned power outages are necessary for maintenance, but concern about the heat caused an outage to be canceled today.
4 years ago
A tweet from the National Weather Service Salt Lake City says we've officially broken the triple-di...
Waverly Golden

32 days above 100 degrees in Salt Lake City

A tweet from the National Weather Service Salt Lake City says we've officially broken the triple-digit mark 32 times this year.
4 years ago