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Snowbasin ski season ends Sunday, a month earlier than average

Snowbasin ski season ends Sunday, a month earlier than average

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Snowbasin Ski Resort will close its slopes Sunday, one month earlier than normal, as Utah's warm, low‑snow winter forces several resorts to end their seasons ahead of schedule.
Utah is facing a tough water situation. What's the best way to reduce use at home?

Utah is facing a tough water situation. What's the best way to reduce use at home?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Water providers across Utah may be forced to implement new water restrictions this year. Experts say there are many ways to cut water consumption at home.
Bullfrog Marina to be temporarily relocated amid Lake Powell's water woes

Bullfrog Marina to be temporarily relocated amid Lake Powell's water woes

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 6:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A major Utah ramp area within Lake Powell is set to be adjusted to ensure recreation is possible as recreation officials continue to prepare for lower water levels this summer.
Salt Lake City returns to water shortage plan; Cox expects others will follow

Salt Lake City returns to water shortage plan; Cox expects others will follow

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 19 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City announced Thursday it's returning to its water shortage contingency plan, and Gov. Spencer Cox expects others will follow after this year's low snowpack.
Utah's record warmth sparks new avalanche concern; more resorts set to close

Utah's record warmth sparks new avalanche concern; more resorts set to close

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

This week's record-breaking heat could pose a new avalanche threat for those still trying to cling to winter activities in the mountains for as long as possible.
University of Utah student launches app to get people outside, boost connectedness

University of Utah student launches app to get people outside, boost connectedness

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Recently launched by a Utah student, Always Outdoors is an app built to help outdoor enthusiasts connect and get outside together while promoting social connectedness.
Mosquito season kicks off early in Salt Lake City

Mosquito season kicks off early in Salt Lake City

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

With warmer temperatures arriving in Salt Lake City, mosquito season is getting an early start this year, and experts are urging residents to take necessary precautions.
Great Salt Lake's nature inspired artist's free 10-day 'symphony' in Utah

Great Salt Lake's nature inspired artist's free 10-day 'symphony' in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A world-renowned artist's latest venture blends the Great Salt Lake's nature into a visual and musical celebration that'll be displayed in Salt Lake City for a limited time.
Ski resorts keep watch as temperatures poised to break records

Ski resorts keep watch as temperatures poised to break records

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Managers at Beaver Mountain are keeping a close eye on conditions as temperatures over the next few days could threaten the final weeks of their ski season.
Many records could be broken as early summer-like temperatures settle over Utah

Many records could be broken as early summer-like temperatures settle over Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Record-breaking temperatures are expected all across the state over the next few days as part of "unprecedented warmth" headed toward Utah.
Ring's newest feature seeks to address an ongoing threat in Utah and the West

Ring's newest feature seeks to address an ongoing threat in Utah and the West

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ring launched a new feature nationwide that seeks to improve wildfire detection and alerting, adding to a growing use of technology in the field.
Poll: What Utahns are willing — and unwilling — to do to save water

Poll: What Utahns are willing — and unwilling — to do to save water

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted March 17 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's settlers made the desert blossom like a rose, and its current residents are determined to keep the rose hydrated.
Families enjoy St. Patrick's Day festivities at St. George all-abilities park

Families enjoy St. Patrick's Day festivities at St. George all-abilities park

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 16 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thunder Junction All Abilities Park in St. George is hosting a St. Patrick's Day themed event. The event took place on Saturday and Monday, and will return Tuesday evening.
Did you know the Olympic rings now make a sound?

Did you know the Olympic rings now make a sound?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 16 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Now, there's a sound associated with the Olympic rings.
Heavy weekend winds leave 'heartbreaking' damage in central Utah

Heavy weekend winds leave 'heartbreaking' damage in central Utah

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted March 16 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

High winds late Saturday left damage across areas of Utah and Emery counties, and the cleanup was expected to take days in some places.
Could forest thinning help increase Utah's snowpack?

Could forest thinning help increase Utah's snowpack?

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted March 15 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new study shows that forest thinning not only protects against wildfires, but also helps conserve water and replenish the existing natural and human-made reservoirs.
2026 session was good for Great Salt Lake, but it could have been great, group says

2026 session was good for Great Salt Lake, but it could have been great, group says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 14 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Great Salt Lake benefited from funding during the 2026 legislative session, but a lake-focused conservation group argues that lawmakers failed to resolve "major policy gaps."
Never shovel snow again? 7 viral Kickstarter finds for a Utah spring and summer

Never shovel snow again? 7 viral Kickstarter finds for a Utah spring and summer

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are seven of the most popular crowdfunded finds currently trending, curated for the Utah lifestyle.
Summer in March? Record-breaking forecast signals bad news for Utah's poor snowpack

Summer in March? Record-breaking forecast signals bad news for Utah's poor snowpack

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah might be in astronomical winter and meteorological spring, but a projected warm wave headed its way could bring temperatures more reminiscent of early summer.