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Kayaking at Badwater Basin on Feb. 9. (Michael Kohler/NPS)...
Forrest Brown

Death Valley National Park now offering a rare opportunity – kayaking

Because of excessive rainfall in California, a temporary lake is giving folks a rare chance to do some actual kayaking of all things in the driest place in the United States
2 months ago
California remains under flood alert with more precipitation expected this week. (CNN Weather)...
Steve Almasy and Mary Gilbert, CNN

Nearly the entire population of California is under flood alerts as rain drenches the state

There’s a significant flood threat in Los Angeles and nearly the entire population of California is under flood alerts as rain drenches the already-soaked state. Officials are urging people to stay off roads as they face the risk of flooding and landslides.
2 months ago
Motorists drive in the rain in Millcreek on Feb. 7. Mountain snow and valley rain are back in Utah'...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Advisory issued as rain and snow return to Utah

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of the Wasatch Mountains, which may receive another foot of snow between Wednesday and Thursday.
2 months ago
Utah's mountains. (KSLTV)...
Associated Press

Avalanches kill skier, snowmobiler in Rockies as dangerous snow conditions persist across the West

A backcountry skier and a snowmobiler are dead after separate avalanches in the Rocky Mountains.
2 months ago
Kids building igloo...
Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio

Utah snowpack is now in great shape

What a difference a month can make. Data revealed that statewide, the Utah snowpack has grown to over 100%. In some regions, it has reached over 120%. 
3 months ago
Early season flooding covered a road in Lindon with over a foot of water and forced closure Wednesd...
Andrew Adams

Rain, melting snow floods road in Lindon

Early season flooding in Lindon caused confusion Wednesday, covering an area in over a foot of water.
3 months ago
Little Cottonwood Canyon as a wet mix of rain and snow hits the mountains....
Alex Cabrero

Utah Avalanche Center issues high danger warning for the backcountry

The Utah Avalanche Center has issued a high-danger warning for mountain ranges across the state.
3 months ago
A UDOT snowplow works in Little Cottonwood Canyon near a road closure gate. (@UDOTcottonwoods, X)...
Josh Ellis

UPDATE: Little Cottonwood Canyon reopened after avalanche mitigation completed

UDOT will close Little Cottonwood Canyon at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday for avalanche control work.
3 months ago
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Andrew Adams

Family thanks Sanpete deputy for finding missing elderly woman in January snowstorm

A family is thanking a sheriff’s deputy for saving a life after an 84-year-old woman went for a late-night drive in early January and got lost and stuck during a winter storm.
3 months ago
Man on a snowmobile rides towards the camera. There is an avalanche danger sign in the background....
Alexander Campbell

Avalanche warning issued for the Abajo Mountains

The Utah Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche warning for southern areas of the state on Tuesday.
3 months ago
A person attempts to clear away debris from a mudslide as a powerful long-duration atmospheric rive...
John Antczak, Christopher Weber and Julie Watson

Less rain forecast but historic Southern California storm still threatens flooding and landslides

Rainfall from one of the wettest storms in Southern California history is easing off but forecasters say floods are still possible.
3 months ago
The idea of adding a Category 6 hurricane to the scale is nothing new: It’s been discussed for ye...
Taylor Ward, CNN

Should there be a Category 6 for hurricanes? These climate scientists say yes

As temperatures rise and the world’s oceans store more potential fuel for storms, a new study proposes adapting the scale that measures the intensity of hurricanes to account for stronger storms.
3 months ago
A mix of water and snow on the Snowbasin road. (...
Mike Anderson

Weather analysts say February wet storms will increase snowpack

February is bringing some strong numbers when it comes to Utah's snowpack along the Wasatch Front.
3 months ago
Skiers and snowboarders stand in the snow in a bus line at the end of their day at Brighton Resort ...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Winter storm warnings, advisories issued as 2nd ‘Pineapple Express’ arrives in Utah

Even more strong rain and snow are on tap this week as a second "Pineapple Express" atmospheric river arrives in Utah.
3 months ago
Search and rescue workers investigate a car surrounded by floodwater as heavy rains caused the Guad...
CHRISTOPHER WEBER, The Associated Press

Second atmospheric river in days blows into California, knocking out power and flooding roads

The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers battered California on Sunday, flooding roadways and knocking out power to more than 845,000 people and prompting a rare warning for hurricane-force winds as the state braced for what could be days of heavy rains.
3 months ago
Barricades mark a closed Pacific Coast Highway due to flooding Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 in Huntington...
STEFANIE DAZIO, The Associated Press

Another ‘Pineapple Express’ storm is expected to wallop California

Another potentially dangerous “Pineapple Express” storm was expected to hit California late Saturday, bringing the threat of flooding and mudslides over the next couple of days.
3 months ago
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - FEBRUARY 02: Vice President Dan McGinley shows a scroll to the crowd as Groundho...
Associated Press

Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities

Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring Friday in Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania, the scene of the country’s largest and best known Groundhog Day celebration in the United States.
3 months ago
Three men stand in the snow with four shovels...
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

The scoop on snow shovels: Putting the latest options to the test

The KSL Investigators test various types of snow shovels to see which one will save you time, money, and some back pain.
3 months ago
Vehicles in Big Cottonwood Canyon Jan. 15. Remnants of a "Pineapple Express" are forecast to provid...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Here’s how ‘Pineapple Express’ is expected to impact Utah over next week

Remnants of a "Pineapple Express" are forecast to provide heavy snow across Utah's mountains between Thursday and early next week.
3 months ago
Motorists drive in Big Cottonwood Canyon on Dec. 1. Storms have continued into January and another ...
Mary Culbertson

‘Complicated’ winter storm to impact Utah valleys Thursday

A winter storm with possible rain-snow mix is forecasted for Utah's valleys on Thursday.
3 months ago
A sail boat on the Great Salt Lake...
Carter WIlliams, KSL.com

Should the Great Salt Lake be considered a person? Group says yes, Utah bill says no

A bill passed the senate which prohibits legislation from giving extra rights to the Great Salt Lake.
3 months ago
A man ice fishing on the Mantua Reservoir...
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL TV

First responders warn of ice-related accidents when the temperatures rise

First responders say that ice is becoming an unexpected danger for hikers and other recreationists in Utah.
3 months ago
The mountains covered in snow in northern Utah....
Mark Jones

More snow coming to the mountains, valley to receive rain

While the state has seen a break in the snow the past couple of days, more snow is on the way to the state, at least for the mountains.
3 months ago
A slab of ice from the top of a vehicle was launched into oncoming traffic and another driver's win...
Britt Johnson

Sheet of ice flies through car’s windshield, injuring driver

A slab of ice from the top of a fast-moving trailer was launched into oncoming traffic and another driver’s windshield on Monday.
3 months ago

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