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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.
Winter weather advisories issued for many areas in Utah; more valley snow also possible
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 4 - 3:04 p.m.
Another foot of snow or more could fall in parts of Utah's mountains over the next few days. More valley snow is possible, but totals are less certain.
A lunar eclipse will form over Utah. Will you be able to see it?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 2 - 7:00 p.m.
A rare celestial event will take place over the United States early Tuesday, but some Utahns will have a better chance to view it than others.
Salt Lake City had its warmest winter ever as Utah enters spring on a wet note
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 2 - 4:55 p.m.
Salt Lake City experienced its warmest winter since weather records were first kept in 1874. And the rest of Utah will likely follow suit.
Avalanche warning issued for northern Utah mountains after deadly week
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 9:02 p.m.
The Utah Avalanche Center issued a new avalanche warning through 6 a.m. Thursday, citing dangerous conditions in areas that have already seen multiple avalanches recently.
Advisories issued as another round of rain, snow heads toward Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 7:00 p.m.
More snow is headed Utah's way this week, but forecasters don't expect the latest storm to produce quite as much as last week's beneficial pattern.
How a dry winter turned into a deadly avalanche season
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 23 - 9:02 a.m.
A spate of backcountry avalanches following heavy snowfall have claimed 11 lives in what until the past week has been a down year for precipitation in the West.
Utah's meteorological winter ends on a stormy note. Will it continue this spring?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 9:08 p.m.
A new long-range outlook for the upcoming meteorological spring isn't ideal for Utah's water conditions, but it might not be the worst-case scenario.
Recent storms have helped, but more are needed for Utah water supply, state says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 9:01 p.m.
Recent storms have helped hoist Utah's snowpack out of record-low status, but Utah water managers say many more like it are needed to improve this year's water outlook.
Several Utah resorts pick up 2-4 feet of snow from latest storm — and there's more coming
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 12:00 p.m.
Large snow totals were reported across Utah after Wednesday, but new warnings and advisories were issued for parts of the state that will receive more snow this week.
