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Latest storm produced 3 feet of snow at Alta; reservoirs reach highest mark in 4 years

Latest storm produced 3 feet of snow at Alta; reservoirs reach highest mark in 4 years

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 5:04 p.m.

A multiday storm system that primarily impacted Utah's northern half from Sunday through Tuesday was quite productive.
Winter storm warning extended; freeze watch issued for parts of Utah

Winter storm warning extended; freeze watch issued for parts of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 7:06 p.m.

A late-season winter storm that arrived in Utah this weekend has already produced plenty of rain and snow, and there's more on the way.
How often does Utah get valley snow in May? Here's what the record book says

How often does Utah get valley snow in May? Here's what the record book says

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 1:24 p.m.

A weather phenomenon more common in spring caused snow to fall in many valleys this weekend, causing a rare but not unheard of sight for Utahns.
Warning issued for parts of Utah ahead of 'significant' late season winter storm

Warning issued for parts of Utah ahead of 'significant' late season winter storm

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 8:32 a.m.

A storm arriving in Utah has the potential to deliver 1 to 2 feet of snow in parts of Utah's mountains by Tuesday, while an inch of rain is possible in the valleys.
Weber County officials warn about potential flooding

Weber County officials warn about potential flooding

Carlysle Price, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 27 - 1:18 p.m.

Officials with the Ogden City Fire Department and Weber County Sheriff's Office are warning people to avoid streams and rivers in Weber County, as they are expected to run faster and fuller in correlation with spring's rising temperatures.
Why Utah could be in for a hot and dry summer

Why Utah could be in for a hot and dry summer

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 3:06 p.m.

Utah could be in for another hot summer, according to a new long-range outlook.
Utah's snowpack has melted in a 'reasonable manner' so far; outlook looks promising, NWS says

Utah's snowpack has melted in a 'reasonable manner' so far; outlook looks promising, NWS says

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 10:03 a.m.

An expert explains how Utah's above-average snowpack has melted "in a reasonable manner" so far and what is expected next.
Salt Lake City hits 1st 80-degree day of year, ties 88-year-old record

Salt Lake City hits 1st 80-degree day of year, ties 88-year-old record

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 12 - 5:30 p.m.

Salt Lake City tied an 88-year-old temperature record on Friday, but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.
Canyon roads close Saturday due to snow, weather

Canyon roads close Saturday due to snow, weather

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted April 6 - 3:37 p.m.

Little Cottonwood Canyon has closed due to weather, officials said Saturday afternoon. I-80 has opened, but had been closed earlier in the day because of multiple stalled cars and crashes resulting from the winter-weather onslaught.
Latest storm could produce at least 1 foot of snow in parts of Utah's mountains

Latest storm could produce at least 1 foot of snow in parts of Utah's mountains

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 5 - 3:41 p.m.

At least one more Utah storm will tack onto what has already been an above-average snowpack year.
Utah's above-average snowpack is about to melt. Does that mean flooding?

Utah's above-average snowpack is about to melt. Does that mean flooding?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 5 - 6:17 a.m.

Flooding is a concern again as this year's above-normal snowpack begins to melt, but experts say the situation isn't as dire as it was this time last year. It all depends on the weather.
Warning, advisory issued as rain and snow forecast to impact Utah throughout Easter weekend

Warning, advisory issued as rain and snow forecast to impact Utah throughout Easter weekend

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 30 - 3:10 p.m.

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of Utah this weekend, but soggy and snowy conditions are expected throughout the state this Easter weekend.
Little Cottonwood Canyon reopens after multiple crashes reported on canyon highway

Little Cottonwood Canyon reopens after multiple crashes reported on canyon highway

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 2:24 p.m.

A section of Little Cottonwood Canyon has reopened after snow continued to wreak havoc in the area Monday.
Slippery road conditions and 'thundersnow' projected Sunday; more showers to come

Slippery road conditions and 'thundersnow' projected Sunday; more showers to come

Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 24 - 5:49 p.m.

Salt Lake City awoke to dangerous road conditions on Sunday after Utah Highway Patrol reported multiple crashes. Continued precipitation off and on is expected on Sunday.
High winds could bring hazardous travel, power outages across parts of Utah

High winds could bring hazardous travel, power outages across parts of Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 2:10 p.m.

Strong downslope winds with gusts of 60 mph or more are expected north of Salt Lake County, particularly across I-15 between Bountiful and Brigham City.
Strong wind gusts, heavy snow possible, depending where you are in Utah

Strong wind gusts, heavy snow possible, depending where you are in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 8:44 a.m.

A storm system that passed through Utah on Tuesday provided a decent splash of water across the state, but it's about to make for some weird weather, too.
Utah's snowpack reaches annual median — and more snow is forecast this week

Utah's snowpack reaches annual median — and more snow is forecast this week

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 4:01 p.m.

Utah's snowpack reached the state's annual average last week and more snow is expected this week, with most of it coming on Tuesday.
How Utah's 'great' February changed the state's 2024 water outlook

How Utah's 'great' February changed the state's 2024 water outlook

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 3:05 p.m.

Last month wasn't Utah's wettest February ever, but it did drastically change the state's winter performance and its water outlook for this year.
Some Utah ski resorts close, scale back operations due to gusty winds

Some Utah ski resorts close, scale back operations due to gusty winds

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 1 - 4:38 p.m.

A wind advisory is in effect along the Wasatch Back and a winter storm warning goes into effect in the area late Saturday morning.
Here's what to expect as remnants of California blizzard head to Utah

Here's what to expect as remnants of California blizzard head to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 1 - 1:17 p.m.

A storm arriving in Utah this weekend has now sparked a flurry of winter storm warnings and watches across Utah.
Woman seriously injured in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche

Woman seriously injured in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 8:11 p.m.

A woman was rescued out of Big Cottonwood Canyon after police say she was seriously injured in an avalanche Monday afternoon.
Warning issued for Utah mountains, advisories for valleys ahead of latest storm

Warning issued for Utah mountains, advisories for valleys ahead of latest storm

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 2:57 p.m.

More winterlike conditions are on the way after a springlike weekend, but snow accumulations will likely depend on the speed of the next storm arriving in Utah.
As Utah's meteorological winter ends on a wet note, here's what spring may look like

As Utah's meteorological winter ends on a wet note, here's what spring may look like

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 22 - 6:16 a.m.

Meteorological spring is vital in Utah; however, a new long-range forecast shows the season might be harder to predict than winter was.
Northern Utah school district apologizes for 'wrong call' after not issuing a start delay

Northern Utah school district apologizes for 'wrong call' after not issuing a start delay

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 21 - 2:22 p.m.

Cache County school district officials issued an apology Wednesday for not delaying the start of schools after over a half-foot of snow fell on roads across the Cache Valley.
Warning, advisories issued as another atmospheric river arrives in Utah

Warning, advisories issued as another atmospheric river arrives in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 5:03 p.m.

This month is quickly rising up the charts as one of the wettest Februaries on record in parts of Utah, and there's more rain and snow on the way.