Utah no longer in extreme or exceptional drought, but not out of woods yet
Utah saw its third-wettest Jan-Mar since 1895. Despite record-breaking snowfall, drought persists in parts of the state, raising water conservation concerns.
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Water a big focus for Utah’s legislators
With its fast growth and dwindling water supply, water is a priority with Utah’s state legislators.
Utah has a pink snow problem
The pink snow observed in Utah is caused by a green algae, which could be speeding up the process of snow melt.
Drought, heat continue in the southwest
Almost half of the United States is experiencing moderate drought or worse, with the West particularly hard hit. Most of the western U.S., including Southern Montana to northern Mexico and from the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, is experiencing the region’s driest megadrought in at least 1,200 years.
Utah likely to face another drought state of emergency
Almost the entire state of Utah is suffering from severe drought, and its governor is signaling that a state of emergency for drought will likely be declared in the next few weeks.
Utah drought situation critical, but conservation provides hope
Utah’s reservoirs are below capacity, with the Upper Enterprise in Washington County almost dry at 5%. Most of the state is in ‘extreme’ or ‘exceptional’ drought and if the situation continues next year, there could be water rationing. But conservation efforts are helping, at least for now.