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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
The rocks near the road on the Provo Canyon....
Andrew Adams

UDOT: Team to evaluate hillside after massive rocks fall near mouth of Provo Canyon

A geotechnical team will evaluate a hillside near Provo Canyon's mouth after large chunks of rock fell next to U.S. Route 189 over the weekend. 
3 months ago
I-80 near Evanston, Wyoming where truckers pass by....
Alex Cabrero

New truck lot to be built near Evanston to help with I-80 winter closures

Evanston is looking to build a lot for truckers who need a place to stay when I-80 shuts down because of weather.
3 months ago
Slope measuring tool...
Shelby Lofton

Avalanche expert explains how to measure slope angles

Experts are advising Utahns to stick to slopes that are 30 degrees or less while avalanche danger remains high in most of the state's canyons.
3 months ago
A UDOT snowplow clearing the roads. (KSL TV)...
Kiersten Nunez

UDOT mechanics working hard to keep snowplow fleet on roads

After a series of storms hit northern Utah, dozens of Utah Department of Transportation snowplows are now in the shop needing repairs.
4 months ago
Plowing snow in Box Elder County...
Mike Anderson

Box Elder County digging out from snow dump

Parts of Box Elder County were busy digging out of several inches of snow Wednesday evening.
4 months ago
A worker from PGE works to install a new power line as crews work on restoring power to the area af...
Claire Rush, The Associated Press

Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3 and hurting a baby, authorities say

A power line fell on a car in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring a baby during an ice storm that turned roads and mountain highways treacherous in the Pacific Northwest.
4 months ago
The Utah Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that Big Cottonwood Canyon has been close...
Mark Jones

Big Cottonwood Canyon closed for a time on Wednesday due to an avalanche

The Utah Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that Big Cottonwood Canyon has been closed until further notice due to avalanche danger and road conditions.
4 months ago
Snowfall is causing hazardous driving conditions, especially along the west side of the Salt Lake V...
Josh Ellis and Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV

WEATHER ALERT: Avalanche closes Alpine Loop near Sundance Resort

A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of the Wasatch Front and police are urging drivers to slow down or delay travel, if possible, as snowfall is causing hazardous driving conditions Wednesday morning.
4 months ago
Roads could be messy on the morning of Jan. 17, 2024 as a moisture trend continues. (UDOT)...
Lauren Steinbrecher

UDOT issues road weather alert ahead of Wednesday morning commute

Utah Department of Transportation Tuesday issued a Road Weather Alert for parts of northern Utah ahead of the morning commute Wednesday, warning that roads could get wet and messy as an overnight storm moves in.
4 months ago
Joe Fuhriman...
Mike Anderson

Workers Ignore extreme temperatures to get the job done

It was well below freezing Tuesday across the Wasatch Front and still a lot of folks braved the cold to work outside.
4 months ago
Friends in Need Animal Shelter...
Shelby Lofton

Animal sanctuary needs hay to help feed, keep animals warm

Animals living in a Utah County sanctuary are feeling the bite of the cold.
4 months ago
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Cary Schwanitz

Code Blue Alert issued for Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County was placed under Code Blue conditions Tuesday as sub-freezing temperatures were expected to move into the northern Wasatch Front.
4 months ago
Jason Robichaud clears snow off his truck during a snowstorm in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 11...
Mary Culbertson

Winter weather advisory coming for northern Utah, meteorologists say

A weather advisory is forecasted to hit northern Utah on Tuesday evening through Wednesday.
4 months ago
With clear skies, avalanche experts are concerned that outdoor enthusiasts could be drawn to danger...
Mike Anderson

Despite the improved weather, avalanche danger still exists, experts say

While the weekend storm has moved out of the state, avalanche danger is still high in northern Utah. 
4 months ago
Several outdoor enthusiasts enjoy time in the snow. KSL TV meteorologist Matt Johnson called last w...
Dan Rascon

Meteorologists say last week’s storms puts the state above normal, and call it ‘season-saving’

KSL TV meteorologist Matt Johnson called last week's storms a "season-saving storm cycle."
4 months ago
When bitterly cold temperatures and snow move in, it's important pet owners take steps to keep thei...
Jessica MacAulay

Tips on keeping your pets safe from frigid temperatures in the winter

When bitterly cold temperatures and snow move in, it's important pet owners take steps to keep their pets safe.
4 months ago
A man clears snow along a sidewalk on State Street in St. Joseph, Mich., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Res...
Carolyn Thompson, Matthew Brown and Valerie Gonzalez, The Associated Press

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures

Brutally cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills stayed put across much of the U.S. Monday, promising the coldest temperatures ever for Iowa’s presidential nominating contest, holding up travelers, and testing the mettle of NFL fans in Buffalo for a playoff game that was delayed a day by wind-whipped snow.
4 months ago
Travelers walk past the Southwest Airlines check-in counter at Denver International Airport in 2022...
Eva Rothenberg and Pete Muntean, CNN

Southwest cancels more than 700 flights, blaming weather

(CNN) — Flight cancelations across the country continue to cause headaches for thousands of travelers, and Southwest is topping the list of most-affected airlines for the second consecutive day. But the source and scope of these disruptions are different from the meltdown the airline endured a year ago. As of Monday afternoon, the airline has canceled more […]
4 months ago

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