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As Utah exits drought, heatwave brings hotter-than-average temperatures

July 12, 2024 12:00 AM
As much as 66% of Utah is out of drought conditions, according to U.S. Drought Monitor, but a recent heatwave brings temperatures up to as high as 102 degrees in Provo and may affect drought conditions in the future.
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Fall colors in Utah set to peak in October

September 29, 2023 12:00 AM
Temperatures are cooling down, and hints of autumn colors can be seen in the mountains.
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Historic Utah snowfall a step toward drought control, government officials say

January 26, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah government officials from the Department of Natural Resources and House of Representatives say recent historic snowfall and precipitation levels are not reasons to press the brakes on statewide and local conservation efforts.
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Above average snowpack helps ease drought conditions

January 07, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah's snowpack is about 141% of the normal statewide average as of Jan. 6, bringing more snowfall and improvement to drought conditions.
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