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2025 was Utah's hottest on record. 2026 is on track to be even hotter
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 8:06 a.m.
Even before this weekend's hot weather, Utah found itself on pace to have its warmest year in over a century, which would break a record set just last year.
Where is Western drought the worst? Experts point to these places, industries
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 8 - 10:30 p.m.
Utah and most of the rest of the West have their hands full with drought impacts, which go beyond wildfires.
Smith and Morehouse, Porcupine only full reservoirs in Utah right now
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 4 - 7:41 a.m.
As many reservoirs struggle statewide, some of the smaller, high-elevation reservoirs remain full. That's not by chance but rather strategy on the part of water managers.
Utah reservoir systems reaches middle of 2026 at 11 percentage points below normal
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:17 a.m.
Utah's reservoir system has fallen to a little less than two-thirds capacity at the midway point of the year.
Utah increases fishing limits at these 7 bodies of water affected by drought, construction
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 2 - 1:40 p.m.
Utah is increasing fishing limits at more bodies of water across the state, as water levels continue to drop from drought or will be lost to construction.
It's official: Salt Lake City shatters previous record-low snow collection total
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:32 p.m.
Utah's capital city added one last record to the rough winter that the state experienced.
Draw down of Pineview Reservoir creates recreation, business concerns
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 1 - 12:05 p.m.
Pineview Reservoir will be significantly drawn down towards the end of this summer as Ogden city prepares to replace part of an aging water pipeline.
Pineview Reservoir in Weber County to be largely lowered for pipeline project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 26 - 3:39 p.m.
Pineview Reservoir in Weber County, a popular recreation draw, will be largely lowered as part of Ogden's ongoing pipeline replacement project.
This Utah county is paying residents to make their landscaping water-efficient
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 19 - 4:35 p.m.
The Washington County Water Conservancy District announced it will pay property owners up to $3 for each square foot of grass replaced with water-efficient landscaping in the first 1,000 square feet of a project area.
New temporary ramp keeps Utah recreation area operational amid Lake Powell's decline
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 9 - 11:30 a.m.
A new temporary ramp is helping boaters preserve boat launching access at Lake Powell.
Utah faces 'limited' water supply challenges as record-low snowmelt wraps up early
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 9 - 8:05 a.m.
Utah's record-low snowpack season has essentially now reached its end, but not before "setting the stage for limited water supply," federal hydrologists warn.
Poll: How far will Utahns go to conserve water?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 31 - 12:03 p.m.
After a warm and dry winter, concern about water and the Great Salt Lake has reached new heights, according to a new Deseret News poll.
USU researchers working with beavers to preserve water
Shelby Lofton, KSL and Simone Seikaly, KSL | Posted May 23 - 6:29 p.m.
By observing and studying beavers, Utah State Riverscapes professor Joe Wheaton is teaching students how to provide solutions to local farmers.
Water levels peak early at Bear Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 22 - 9:48 p.m.
With the Memorial Day weekend beginning, water levels at Bear Lake are already past their peak for the season, thanks to a nearly nonexistent snowpack.
Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah's drought intensifies
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 21 - 2:35 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an emergency declaration over Utah's worsening drought situation.
Utah cities, water providers stress water conservation amid drought conditions
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 20 - 7:13 p.m.
Cities and water providers around northern Utah are stressing water conservation, with some restrictions already in place, stemming from drought-like conditions.
How Utah homeowners can navigate water conservation efforts and HOA regulations
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 16 - 10:02 a.m.
As Utah homeowners are urged to water less during ongoing drought conditions, it may cause friction with what the HOA requires.
Coalition urges Congress to allocate $2B for drought mitigation along Colorado River
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 6:38 a.m.
A coalition of over 70 groups with ties to the Colorado River is seeking at least $2 billion in drought mitigation funds amid "intensifying water supply challenges."
How will lower levels impact major recreation gems in Utah?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 14 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah's water-based state parks remained a big draw last year. Lower levels tied to this year's record-low snowpack could create challenges this summer.
Utah increases fishing limits at 2 reservoirs affected by subpar snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:34 p.m.
Utah wildlife officials are implementing emergency fishing measures at a pair of reservoirs in the state over low reservoir levels.
Lake Powell projected to have worst snowmelt on record; Utah rivers not far behind
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:47 p.m.
Federal hydrologists now project that Lake Powell could receive its worst natural snowmelt inflows since it was established in the 1960s.
These new laws took effect in Utah on Wednesday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 6 - 4:48 p.m.
A majority of the 541 laws approved by the Utah Legislature this year took effect Wednesday.
Rainmaker touts proof that cloud seeding delivers results
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 9:00 a.m.
A private cloud-seeding company says it has unambiguously validated the effectiveness of its technology that announced on Monday it has produced 143 million gallons of fresh water.
Midvale among Utah cities urging water conservation; increased fees added for heavy users
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 29 - 3:04 p.m.
Utah's ongoing drought is prompting increased water conservation efforts and added fees for some Midvale residents.
