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Utah's drought is worsening, but will projected El Niño offer relief this summer?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 25 - 7:15 a.m.
Federal forecasters released new long-range weather models that signal some hope on the horizon for drought-stricken Utah.
Firefighters determine cause of wildfire burning Utah's Fishlake National Forest
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 16 - 1:33 p.m.
Firefighters have determined the cause of a wildfire that sparked in central Utah on Wednesday and quickly became the largest wildfire in the state so far this year.
Power poles down in Salt Lake City, weather causes outages across northern Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 13 - 10:38 p.m.
Thousands without power in northern Utah due to strong winds on Wednesday.
Guardsman Pass reopens early, as summerlike temperatures return to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 11 - 2:05 p.m.
Guardsman Pass, a popular seasonal route, reopened for the summer earlier than in past years, as summerlike temperatures return to the state.
Utah's fire season is already here. Here's how El Niño could 'make or break' it
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 1 - 2:59 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox warns that Utah's fire season is already here early, while fire weather forecasters say El Niño could factor in trends by the late summer.
Wild Utah weather underscores importance of documenting, reporting
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted April 29 - 11:30 a.m.
From waterspouts to a funnel cloud near Fillmore to a small tornado near the Rich County-Cache County line, Utah has seen more than its share of wild weather in April.
How this year's 'no-pack' is rewriting what we know about Utah's water supply system
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 27 - 9:00 p.m.
Experts believe this year's snowpack will create many challenges across Utah, but the full scope is still unknown.
Farmers assess damage after another spring freeze
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 17 - 10:33 p.m.
An early warmup and blossom season is leaving a larger window for the threat of crop freezes.
Rare tornado snapped trees after touching down in northern Utah, report finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 17 - 1:33 p.m.
A series of severe thunderstorms that passed through northern Utah last weekend produced a rare tornado that snapped trees within its short path.
Utah farmers worry how weather whiplash will affect crops
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 17 - 11:58 a.m.
Utah farmers try to be ready for the state's different kinds of weather, but many say this year has been more challenging than ever.
Winter's last stand? Snow, freeze warnings return to Utah's forecast
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 15 - 3:04 p.m.
Winter barely showed up in Utah this year, but it's still seeking to cling to the Beehive State just a bit longer.
Utah's snowpack situation is a piece of a larger Western problem
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 14 - 6:15 a.m.
States across the West dealt with below-average snowpack this season, which is leading to similar challenges facing Utah.
Utah's drought makes 'rare' leap to the extreme, as its record-low snowpack melts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 2 - 3:14 p.m.
More than half of Utah suddenly finds itself in extreme drought, following record warmth that's already melted most of Utah's record-low snowpack.
Freeze watch issued for Wasatch Front, as second storm brings more rain and snow
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 1 - 7:11 p.m.
A storm that broke up Utah's dry stretch proved to be no joke, and there's more on the way — and colder temperatures — for the state's northern half.
Advisories issued as wintry weather returns to snap Utah's early summer preview
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 31 - 3:20 p.m.
Utah's early summer preview is coming to an end, as a mix of rain and snow returns to the Beehive State this week.
Utah testing snow storage technique at Soldier Hollow ahead of 2034 Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 28 - 10:33 p.m.
Utah Olympic and Paralympic organizers are testing a new way to preserve snow at Soldier Hollow, hoping it could be a backup for 2034 if warmer conditions become a concern.
Most of Utah in severe drought or worse; 3 more resorts to close early
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 3:01 p.m.
Record-breaking temperatures have caused drought intensity to worsen in Utah. Three more resorts are now set to close this week, but mountain snow could return next week.
Warm weather has Utah gardeners planting early, with a watchful eye on frost
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted March 19 - 10:33 p.m.
With sunshine breaking through and temperatures climbing, Utah gardeners are itching to get their hands back in the soil — just so long as frost doesn't get in the way.
Utah's record warmth sparks new avalanche concern; more resorts set to close
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 19 - 12:18 p.m.
This week's record-breaking heat could pose a new avalanche threat for those still trying to cling to winter activities in the mountains for as long as possible.
Ski resorts keep watch as temperatures poised to break records
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 18 - 4:35 p.m.
Managers at Beaver Mountain are keeping a close eye on conditions as temperatures over the next few days could threaten the final weeks of their ski season.
Many records could be broken as early summer-like temperatures settle over Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 17 - 5:02 p.m.
Record-breaking temperatures are expected all across the state over the next few days as part of "unprecedented warmth" headed toward Utah.
Heavy weekend winds leave 'heartbreaking' damage in central Utah
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted March 16 - 2:58 p.m.
High winds late Saturday left damage across areas of Utah and Emery counties, and the cleanup was expected to take days in some places.
Summer in March? Record-breaking forecast signals bad news for Utah's poor snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 13 - 5:02 p.m.
Utah might be in astronomical winter and meteorological spring, but a projected warm wave headed its way could bring temperatures more reminiscent of early summer.
Utah shattered its winter temperature records. Why was it so warm?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 9 - 3:12 p.m.
This past winter was officially Utah's warmest in over a century, contributing to many of the snowpack challenges facing the state.
