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How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 4:12 p.m.
A meteorological phenomenon is partially behind the newest addition to the Salt Lake City's record book.

Incoming storm pattern to break up latest inversion, bring precipitation back to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 5:03 p.m.
The National Weather Service issued a series of high-wind warnings and advisories, as a shift in patterns is expected to clear out the latest inversion and snap the state's latest dry stretch.

Warm weather impacts elk-viewing sleigh rides in Cache Valley
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:48 p.m.
Unseasonably warm weather is changing a beloved Cache Valley tradition. Sleigh rides at Hardware Wildlife Management Area are still running, without snow, and the elk herd still in the hills.

Not just Utah: The West is off to its slowest snow collection start in at least 25 years
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 8:01 a.m.
Snowpack across the West is below or well below average, with snow cover at its lowest since satellite tracking began in 2001, a new federal report says.

Utah's snowpack off to 'slow start' amid 'whiplash' start to 2026 water year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 12:00 p.m.
Utah's snowpack is off to a "slow start," which won't turn around with this week's forecast. But experts remain hopeful for the remainder of winter.

Avalanche danger rises after Utah welcomes fresh powder
Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 4:17 p.m.
Here's everything you should know about avalanche safety as Utah enters skiing season.

Warnings, advisories issued ahead of Utah's first 'significant' snowfall event of the season
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 3:40 p.m.
After a slow start to the season, parts of Utah's mountains could receive 1 to 3 feet of snow or more from an incoming system.

These Utah resorts will open this week as snow continues to impact state
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:00 p.m.
A handful of Utah resorts are planning to open this week following northern Utah's first big storm of the season, and there's more snow on the way.

Advisories issued for storm could produce valley snow, strong mountain totals in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 29 - 1:57 p.m.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of Utah's mountains ahead of a storm that could also produce the first valley snow of the season.

Recent avalanche highlights Utah's risk despite low snow levels
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 26 - 5:02 p.m.
Experts warn that a 150-foot-wide avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon over the weekend underscores a danger that exists within the mountains despite low snow totals so far.

Officials warn about cold water dangers as winter approaches
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Nov. 24 - 9:45 p.m.
As temperatures drop, officials are reminding Utahns that water safety isn't just a summer concern.

La Niña is back. What type of winter will it provide Utah this time around?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 10:01 a.m.
A new, long-range forecast signals uncertainty for Utah heading into meteorological winter, but it also offers some hope.

As 1 Utah ski resort prepares to open, others are delaying their starts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 9:02 p.m.
Utah's ski season is slated to officially begin this weekend, but the number of resorts pushing back their opening dates continues to grow.

Another winter weather advisory issued as storms linger in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 17 - 5:00 p.m.
A storm system that slammed into Utah over the weekend provided beneficial moisture across the state, and there's more on the way.

Advisory issued as valley rain, mountain snow returns to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 15 - 8:17 a.m.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of Utah's mountains, ahead of a storm that will snap a dry stretch that has already delayed the openings for the state's ski season.

Northern lights continue to shine above US. Will clouds affect a Utah encore?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 12 - 4:52 p.m.
Utahns could be treated to a rare aurora borealis encore performance Wednesday night and Thursday morning, depending on cloud cover.

Utah's 15 ski resorts made upgrades for this winter, but weather is delaying at least 1 opening
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 3:00 p.m.
Utah's 15 ski resorts spent nearly $600 million toward investments over the past few years, but weather may still delay some openings this year.

An atmospheric river is moving through the West. How will it impact Utah?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 25 - 9:55 p.m.
An atmospheric river moving across the West this weekend triggered a winter weather advisory for some of Utah's mountains.

Freeze warning issued for parts of Wasatch Front, northern Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 20 - 5:00 p.m.
A freeze warning has been issued for the northern end of the Wasatch Front and northern Utah, where temperatures are forecast to dip below the freezing point Monday night and into Tuesday morning.

Canyons busy as crowds take advantage of warm fall weather before it is gone
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Oct. 19 - 9:45 p.m.
With big changes in the forecast expected, trails were busy Sunday for what some feared might be the last great fall weather weekend of the season.

Salt Lake City shatters 44-year-old October rain record. Is the all-time record next?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 14 - 12:30 p.m.
It's only two weeks into October, but Salt Lake City has already collected more rain this month than any other October on record.

Hurricane Priscilla brought big rain totals to Utah — and more rain in the forecast
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 13 - 4:44 p.m.
The remnants of Hurricane Priscilla came as advertised, bringing big precipitation totals to drought-stricken Utah over the weekend, which also created some significant challenges.

Flood watch area expanded as Hurricane Priscilla remnants impact Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 10 - 10:17 p.m.
More flash flooding is expected at many of Utah's outdoor gems on Friday, and additional flooding is likely on Saturday, as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla move through the state.

Some Utah cities, counties prepare for flooding as rain moves in
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 10:33 p.m.
Heavy rains are expected to drench central and southern Utah counties this weekend, and residents are busy preparing to prevent the rain from flooding into their homes.


