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These Utah resorts will open this week as snow continues to impact state

These Utah resorts will open this week as snow continues to impact state

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Advisories issued for storm could produce valley snow, strong mountain totals in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Recent avalanche highlights Utah's risk despite low snow levels

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Officials warn about cold water dangers as winter approaches

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  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?

La Niña is back. What type of winter will it provide Utah this time around?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

As 1 Utah ski resort prepares to open, others are delaying their starts

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Another winter weather advisory issued as storms linger in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Advisory issued as valley rain, mountain snow returns to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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?

Northern lights continue to shine above US. Will clouds affect a Utah encore?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Utah's 15 ski resorts made upgrades for this winter, but weather is delaying at least 1 opening

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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?

An atmospheric river is moving through the West. How will it impact Utah?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Freeze warning issued for parts of Wasatch Front, northern Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Canyons busy as crowds take advantage of warm fall weather before it is gone

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  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?

Salt Lake City shatters 44-year-old October rain record. Is the all-time record next?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Hurricane Priscilla brought big rain totals to Utah — and more rain in the forecast

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Flood watch area expanded as Hurricane Priscilla remnants impact Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  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

Some Utah cities, counties prepare for flooding as rain moves in

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  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.
Flood watches ordered as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla head toward Utah

Flood watches ordered as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla head toward Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 11:21 a.m.

A flood watch has been issued for a large swath of Utah's southern half as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla move into Utah.
Salt Lake City issues emergency declaration over flooding; relief fund launched

Salt Lake City issues emergency declaration over flooding; relief fund launched

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 11:50 p.m.

Utah's capital city declared a state of emergency as a result of flood damage caused by its rainiest day in over a century.
Cleanup continues after weekend flooding in Tooele County; 1 rescue called a 'miracle'

Cleanup continues after weekend flooding in Tooele County; 1 rescue called a 'miracle'

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 10:22 p.m.

Jeff Herrera's home is one of nearly 30 in Tooele County that had some sort of water damage from the massive rainstorm that hit over the weekend. Another man was lucky to make it out alive.
Salt Lake City posted its 2nd rainiest day in 151 years. What was its rainiest day?

Salt Lake City posted its 2nd rainiest day in 151 years. What was its rainiest day?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:00 p.m.

Salt Lake City came close to breaking a 1901 rain record this weekend. Some of Saturday's impacts were similar to 124 years ago.
The fun, silly ways Utahns get into the fall season

The fun, silly ways Utahns get into the fall season

Karli Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 11:11 a.m.

There are hues and other cues that signal it's finally fall in Utah. Which ones are your favorite?
Photos: Downpour hits northern Utah, flooding nearly 2 dozen homes in Salt Lake City

Photos: Downpour hits northern Utah, flooding nearly 2 dozen homes in Salt Lake City

Sarah Martin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 10:24 p.m.

The Willow Place neighborhood in Salt Lake City was hit by flooding after a canal overflowed into people's backyards, but it was only part of the story on a wild weather day Saturday.
Flash flood warning issued for Tooele County

Flash flood warning issued for Tooele County

Becky Bruce, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 11:54 a.m.

A flash flood warning is in effect for eastern Tooele County below the Jacob City burn scar.
Report: Lightning to blame for deaths of 2 missing hunters in Colorado

Report: Lightning to blame for deaths of 2 missing hunters in Colorado

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 8:17 p.m.

Two hunters, including one from Utah, who were found dead last week after being reported missing in southern Colorado earlier this month, reportedly died from a lightning strike.