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Gerald Herbert and Kevin McGill, Associated Press

Storms bring floods and damaging wind across the South; 1 dead in Mississippi

Severe storms blamed for a death in Mississippi spawned a tornado that demolished buildings in one Louisiana city Wednesday.
11 days ago
Green grass and wildflowers grow as a cyclist rides on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in the foothi...
Carter Williams

Salt Lake City hits 1st 80-degree day of year, ties 88-year-old record

Utah's capital tied an 88-year-old temperature record on Friday as the high temperature at Salt Lake City International Airport surpassed 80 degrees for the first time this year.
11 days ago
People watch the total solar eclipse in Madras, Oregon, in August 2017. April’s total solar eclip...
Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist

While you watch the eclipse, you’ll also be able to feel it

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will alter weather conditions on the Earth’s surface while the astronomical marvel unfolds in the sky.
17 days ago
A still from a video of wildfires with heavy smoke moving through Woodward County, Oklahoma, amidst...
Dalia Faheid, CNN

Hurricane-force winds and dry conditions combine to fuel critical fire threat in Central US

Intense winds across the Central United States this weekend are fueling critical fire danger, leaving roads closed and thousands without power in some areas.
17 days ago
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until until Monday at 5 a.m. for much of the state. Portio...
Carlysle Price

Strong weekend winds expected to bring snow to Utah’s mountains

This weekend strong southerly winds are expected to blow in a spring cold front from California.
18 days ago
A skier walks to the lift in the newly fallen snow at Snowbird Ski Resort on Feb. 7. A storm is for...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

UPDATE: Winds charge into Utah ahead of storm expected to bring snow to Utah’s mountains

Utah passed its average snowpack collection peak earlier this week, but at least one more storm will tack onto what has already been an above-average year.
19 days ago
FILE - The moon covers the sun during a total solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Cerulean, Ky....
Adithi Ramakrishnan, AP Science Writer

Total solar eclipse forecast: Will your city have clear skies Monday?

Clouds could obscure views of Monday's total solar eclipse in some parts of North America.
20 days ago
A crowd uses handheld solar viewers and solar eclipse glasses to safely view a solar eclipse. (Nati...
Mary Gilbert

It’s not just clouds, there’s a new weather threat for eclipse viewers to worry about

The highly anticipated total solar eclipse is fast approaching, but a new wrinkle has appeared in the forecast for Monday’s event.
21 days ago
There's a lot of water waiting to come down from the mountains.
On Tuesday, Salt Lake City water ma...
Daniel Woodruff

Utah water managers work to prevent problems before spring runoff

Utah's snowpack is strong, sitting at just over 130% of normal, ahead of the spring runoff.
21 days ago
Snow is cleared on the Big Mountain Resort property during a storm, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Bi...
STEFANIE DAZIO, The Associated Press

Easter weekend storm hits Southern California with rain and mountain snow

An Easter weekend storm has slammed into Southern California, bringing more rain and mountain snow to a region already drenched by winter weather.
24 days ago
A UDOT snowplow clears the road in Big Cottonwood Canyon on Feb. 9. Up to 2 feet of snow or more is...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Rain, snow to impact many parts of Utah throughout Easter weekend

It might be spring, but winter weather remains in Utah's forecast for Easter weekend as the end of the traditional snowpack collection period nears.
27 days ago
Man sneezing because of seasonal allergies...
Katia Hetter, CNN

Are allergies making you feel sick? Here’s how to find out

Sniffling a bit more than usual? Welcome to spring allergy season in the Northern Hemisphere. Even if you don’t think you have allergies, it’s worth paying attention to those sniffles.
28 days ago
The Utah Department of Transportation announced Sunday that state Route 210 would be closed for ava...
Mary Culbertson and Brianna Chavez

WEATHER ALERT: Slippery roads and ‘thundersnow’ projected; UHP urging drivers to use caution

Salt Lake City awoke to dangerous road conditions on Sunday after Utah Highway Patrol reported multiple crashes. Continued precipitation off and on is expected on Sunday.
1 month ago
uprooted Brighan City tree...
Karah Brackin and Cary Schwanitz, KSL TV

Northern Utah blasted with high winds

The anticipated high winds blew through Utah overnight Thursday, hitting the northern part of the state with gusts nearly 90 mph.
1 month ago
Strong winds continued to batter the Wasatch Front Thursday, March 14, 2024. (Alex Cabrero, KSL TV)...
Shara Park

WEATHER ALERT: Strong, cold winds batter parts of Wasatch Front

Strong winds continue to batter the Wasatch Front Thursday, whipping bitter cold temperatures through South Weber.
1 month ago
A tree was uprooted in a major wind event in 2023...
Larry D. Curtis and Cary Schwanitz, KSL TV

WEATHER ALERT: Potentially damaging and dangerous winds to blow into Wasatch Front

A winter storm that brought more snow to Utah Tuesday night has passed through Utah and will now be followed by a major blast of wind.
1 month ago
More snow and high winds are expected across Utah...
Cary Schwanitz

WEATHER ALERT: Snow, high winds returning to Utah

The National Weather Service said we are in for a one-two weather punch including snow and high winds along Utah this week.
1 month ago
A skier is seen at the Whitepine Trailhead in Alta on March 4. Utah's snowpack reached the state's ...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Utah’s snowpack reaches annual average — and more snow is forecast this week

Utah's snowpack reached the state's annual average last week, and there's more snow coming this week.
1 month ago
Mustard fills a vineyard in front of the historic Inglenook winery in Rutherford, Calif., Wednesday...
Seth Borenstein, AP Science Writer

Much of US asks: Where did winter go? Spring starts early as winter was warmest on record

Across much of America and especially in the normally chilly north, the country went through the winter months without, well, winter.
2 months ago
Utah's above-normal snowpack at Snowbird...
Cary Schwanitz

February snow totals guarantee above-normal snowpack, Great Salt Lake level increases

The above normal snowpack in February will add water to the Great Salt Lake.
2 months ago
Eagle Mountain homes still cleaning up tumbleweeds, days after the windstorm covered homes....
Garna Mejia

Eagle Mountain residents are still digging themselves out of tumbleweeds

Eagle Mountain residents are still cleaning up thousands of tumbleweeds that blew on their doorsteps during the weekend storm.
2 months ago
Beds prepared for visitors at William A. Burnard Warming Center as a Code Blue is in effect....
Mike Anderson

Logan Warming Center prepares for homeless community after Code Blue alert

A Logan warming center is asking for more volunteers and resources as the area is hit by another Code Blue warning.
2 months ago
An undated photo of the Gunlock State Park waterfalls. The waterfalls are expected to return this s...
Eliza Pace

Gunlock waterfalls are flowing again

Like an oasis in the desert, the Gunlock waterfalls have returned. 
2 months ago
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Mark Jones

A Code Blue alert issued in Salt Lake County for Sunday night

A Code Blue alert has been issued for Salt Lake County for Sunday night as temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s.
2 months ago

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