There might be a change in the usual bright turquoise we're used to seeing at Bear Lake. While it’s a temporary change, it may be a sign of a bigger problem.
The popular Mirror Lake Highway officially opened this week. Lots of Utahns made the drive up on this first weekend and saw something you don’t normally see this late in the year.
UDOT crews have been busy working to clear seasonal routes but because of all the snow still up in the mountains, only about half of the roads are reopened.
City officials said they expected flows along the Provo River to be increased again next week as water managers continued to work through the spring runoff.
In recent years, algal blooms started to develop on Utah Lake around mid-June. This year, Bonner said the blooms could be delayed if the water level stays high and cold.
The high-elevation snowpack in Utah is melting quickly. The low-elevation and mid-elevation snow has already melted and run off into creeks and rivers.
Orton Park was overflowing Friday as city leaders said the detention basin was functioning properly and neighbors arrived with paddle boards, pets, and kayaks to take advantage of the unique conditions.
The Causey Reservoir has been an impressive sight as it spills over. At the same time, it’s the reason behind flooding along the south fork of the Ogden River.