Utah’s Drought
Carter Williams
‘It just keeps coming’: Warnings issued in Utah with wintry week ahead
Monday is officially the first day of spring, but it might not feel like that in parts of Utah.1 day ago
Mike Anderson
Plumbers busy with sump pump calls in northern Utah
As the weather starts to warm up, a growing number of people are preparing for the spring runoff.3 days ago
Mike Anderson
Flooding reminds Box Elder residents of 2017 troubles
Homeowners in Box Elder County said they're seeing some harsh reminders of the flooding in 2017 as they watched similar scenes unfold Wednesday night.4 days ago
Mike Anderson
Cache County workers prepare for flooding ahead of spring runoff
Residents and emergency managers all across Utah have been preparing for the worst as the winter’s massive snowfall turns into runoff.5 days ago
Jed Boal
Overworked crews continue avalanche cleanup work
With another wet snowstorm on Utah‘s doorstep, UDOT avalanche crews are ready for another round. They are as busy as they’ve ever been and using up their artillery at an unprecedented pace.6 days ago
Alex Cabrero
Heavy snowpack delays water releases at Flaming Gorge
Managers paused water releases from Flaming Gorge Dam months early this week because of this winter’s deep snowpack.6 days ago
Mike Anderson
Is tree-thining a solution for saving the Great Salt Lake?
As we look for ways to raise the levels of the Great Salt Lake, some local leaders are pushing tree-thinning as a way to get more water downstream.17 days ago
Courtney Orton
Southern Utah officials believe recent storms will positively impact drought conditions
Wednesday's storm left a mark on southern Utah from Bryce Canyon all the way to St. George, bringing snow, ice, and rain.19 days ago
Carter Williams
Upper Colorado River Basin to suspend downstream releases from Flaming Gorge
Utah and three other states have agreed to suspend additional water releases from Flaming Gorge, ending a program that began last year as an effort to boost Lake Powell reservoir levels.20 days ago
Jed Boal
UDOT exceeds annual plow budget, will borrow from non-essential paving to get by
The Utah Department of Transportation has already busted the annual budget for snow removal, even with two months of potential plowing left.21 days ago
Kevin Eubank
Saving the Great Salt Lake is not going to be a quick fix
Getting the Great Salt Lake back to a comfortable water level is going to take a lot of precipitation and work.25 days ago
Mike Anderson
Some Utah communities are now worrying about floods
The snow seems to keep on coming, and that's why many communities in Utah are already preparing for the chance of a busy flooding season.25 days ago
Kevin Eubank
More deep snowpack years needed to lift Utah from drought
Utah has had so many solid winter storms this season that we are well above the average for snowpack. But when it comes to the drought situation in Utah, this is not a one-and-done deal.25 days ago
Matt Rascon
KSL+: Snowpack, drought, and what comes next?
Winter kicked off with storm after storm and there are no signs of it letting up the rest of the season. The state of the drought is looking better.26 days ago
Matt Gephardt
Kids, parents ditch at-home learning for a sled and a snowy hill
In Salt Lake City, the inches of snow were fewer than they were in the mountains or some other parts of the valley - but they still certainly had their impact.26 days ago
Karah Brackin
Storm buries Tooele with two feet of snow
That storm brought several inches of snow to many parts of Utah but in Tooele, the white stuff was measured in feet.26 days ago
Mike Anderson
Sardine, Logan canyons hit with heavy snow and closures
State Troopers in northern Utah are already putting in several long hours with this storm as the weather hit started to impact Sardine and Logan canyons early Tuesday afternoon.27 days ago
Karah Brackin & Cary Schwanitz
UDOT started preparing early for Tuesday’s winter storm
Ahead of what it expected to be a big winter storm for most of the state, the Utah Department of Transportation planned to work overnight Tuesday.27 days ago
Matt Rascon
KSL+: What is Utah doing about its drought?
It’s been an issue in the state for decades and with the most recent shrinking of the Great Salt Lake, water has become a critical part of the conversation at the State Capitol.1 month ago
Alex Cabrero
New golf course designed by Tiger Woods set to open in 2025 Park City area
A new golf course set to come to the Park City area is being designed by Tiger Woods. While it may be exciting, it has a lot of people wondering about the water it will take to run it.1 month ago
Carter Williams
Cox orders Great Salt Lake causeway berm to be raised another 5 feet
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a new executive order Friday, calling on the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands to raise the Great Salt Lake causeway berm by 5 feet.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Snow advisories could bring up to 14 inches of snow Friday night
The snow is back, yet again. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the Wasatch Mountains, where 6 to 14 inches or more of snow is forecast between Friday and Saturday. It remains in effect through late Saturday afternoon.2 months ago
Carter Williams, ksl.com
Utah’s snowpack to get another boost, as another storm arrives this weekend
Utah's mountain snowpack is about to get another boost.2 months ago
