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Utah Ties Snow Water Equivalent Record

Utah Ties Snow Water Equivalent Record

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The National Weather Service is reporting that Utah has tied its record for “snow water equivalent.” Snow water equivalent is defined as “the amount of water available in snow.” The weather service says the state reached 23-point-one inches yesterday, which matches the high for March […]

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Winter Storm Warning For Southwest Utah This Week

Winter Storm Warning For Southwest Utah This Week

(Cedar City, UT) — A huge winter storm that’s forecast for the western U.S. will generate a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Southwest Utah beginning late today through early Thursday. Lower elevation communities including St. George can expect rain while Cedar City and higher elevation areas are likely to […]

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Winter Storm Watch For Cedar City This Week

Winter Storm Watch For Cedar City This Week

(Cedar City, UT) — A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect for parts of southwest Utah later this week. The National Weather Service says the notice will impact Cedar City, Beaver and Milford from Tuesday to Wednesday. Up to eight inches of snow is possible in some areas. Forecasters […]

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Cedar City Under Winter Weather Advisory

Cedar City Under Winter Weather Advisory

(Cedar City, UT) — Southwest Utah is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 7 p.m. tonight. The National Weather Service says up to five inches of snow is possible in some areas. This includes the cities of Cedar City, Beaver and Milford. Forecasters say drivers should slow down and use […]

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Moisture Leads NWS To Give Optimistic Drought Forecast

Moisture Leads NWS To Give Optimistic Drought Forecast

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The National Weather Service is feeling optimistic about the ongoing drought in Utah. The agency’s latest seasonal drought outlook released on Saturday shows most of the state in the category of still in drought but improving. The report indicates that portions of the eastern and […]

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High Winds Could Lead To Power Outages Today

High Winds Could Lead To Power Outages Today

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Rocky Mountain Power is keeping an eye on a storm that could lead to electrical outages in parts of Utah. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for much of western Utah, with wind gusts of up to 65 miles an hour […]

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Red Flag Warning For Southern Utah

Red Flag Warning For Southern Utah

(St. George, UT) — A red flag warning is in effect for southern Utah today. The National Weather Service issued the warning due to warm temperatures, strong wind gusts, and dry conditions. It is the first red flag warning for Utah this year. Temperatures are expected in the low 70s […]

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Drought Conditions Ease Thanks To Recent Snowfall

Drought Conditions Ease Thanks To Recent Snowfall

(Salt Lake City, UT) – A snowy December is helping ease drought conditions throughout Utah. The latest report from the National Weather Service shows 34-percent of the state is now under extreme drought conditions. Much of the state is still under extreme or severe conditions. Utah’s snowpack is 128-percent of […]

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Utah Snowpack Moves To Above Average Following Storms

Utah Snowpack Moves To Above Average Following Storms

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s snowpack is starting to improve following a series of winter storms around the state. The National Weather Service says the snowpack is now about 130-percent above normal statewide. That’s a big improvement from early last month, when the snowpack was at its lowest point […]

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Wildfire smoke from out-of-state fires darkens Utah skies

Wildfire smoke from out-of-state fires darkens Utah skies

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Smoke filled the skies of Utah Friday as a cold front swept wildfire smoke into the state. National Weather Service meteorologist Christine Kruse tells KSL.com the front moving in from the west picked up smoke from fires in California and Oregon, including the growing Dixie […]

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