Utah’s Drought
Carter Williams
Utah launches statewide turf grass buyback program as it seeks water-use reformation
This year's record snowpack has drastically reduced a drought that really began to impact Utah by the end of spring three years ago.12 months ago
Alex Cabrero
South end of Great Salt Lake up nearly 4 feet since berm raised in February
Most Utahns know the Great Salt Lake is in danger as the effects of the drought shrunk the lake and water levels reached a historic low in 2022.12 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com and Matt Johnson, KSL TV
Lake Powell could rise 50 to 90 feet over the next few months
Federal water managers say they believe Lake Powell will rise anywhere between 50 and 90 feet this spring and summer after the nation’s second-largest reservoir dropped to its all-time low again earlier this year.12 months ago
Karah Brackin
Spring runoff water redirected to shrinking Great Salt Lake
To help regulate flooding concerns through the spring runoff season, water conservancy districts are coming together with a solution.12 months ago
Dan Rascon
Rush of water to Great Salt Lake means boats can return to marina
Utah residents are celebrating as the Great Salt Lake Marina boat ramps reopened Tuesday due to water returning to the bay.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah on pace for a top-5 water year. How is the rest of the West faring?
This has been an extraordinarily wet stretch in Utah, and no, it's not just the mountain snow.1 year ago
Dan Rascon
Utah farmers say crops will be delayed by weeks because of late spring
It's a very tough time for Utah farmers who are several weeks behind in the planting season because of all the snow. For consumers, this means many of the fresh products you see at farmers markets are going to be delayed.1 year ago
Carter Williams
Deer populations rebounding in Utah, but state seeks fewer hunting permits in 2023
Utah's estimated deer population is up about 10%, but the ongoing winter is factoring in a plan to reduce deer hunting permits again.1 year ago
Josh Ellis
Alta Ski Area passes 800 inches of snow for first time ever
Alta Ski Area has obliterated its all-time snow record this season, and the resort passed the 800-inch mark for the first time on Friday.1 year ago
Carter Williams
Ongoing storms help Utah out of extreme drought for 1st time since 2020
While drought conditions remain in Utah, no parts of the state are listed in extreme drought for the first time in nearly three years.1 year ago
Ladd Egan
Water districts using extra water to recharge aquifers
Cities and counties across Utah are taking advantage of the extra water this winter to replenish aquifers.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic
Wasatch Hollow Preserve filling with runoff
Some parts of our state are already dealing with too much water flowing down the mountains.1 year ago
Carter Williams
Utah’s record snowpack: Which basins have collected the most water so far this year?
Utah's snowpack continues to climb after soaring past the 26-inch mark on Friday, besting 1983 as the best season in the modern age of snowpack collection records.1 year ago
Josh Ellis
Greatest snow on Earth: Utah’s snowpack hits record high
Things are about as good as it can get for the Greatest Snow on Earth: Utah has set a record for its statewide snowpack, passing the previous mark set 40 years ago.1 year ago
Jed Boal
Record-setting snow improves Utah drought conditions
As spring begins on the calendar, Utah’s snowpack continues to grow in record territory.1 year ago
Andrew Adams
Residents concerned about flooding, debris hazards in streams
Neighbors were expressing concerns about potential debris hazards in Little Cottonwood Creek Monday as Salt Lake County emergency managers urged people to report problems ahead of increased flows due to spring runoff.1 year ago
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 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year ago
