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Tourists continue to flock to parks in Utah and other southwestern states during the hottest months of the year, even as officials caution that hiking in extreme heat poses serious health risks.
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On one of the hottest days during the heatwave, some Utahns braved the outdoors, but before long were itching to be back inside.
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“It's happening now. We're experiencing it,” said a Utah researcher. Heat higher than historical averages is another sign of how climate change is impacting the state one step at a time.
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Utah State University is partnering with the National Integrated Heat Health Information System to continue to provide heat mapping data and improve forecasting accuracy.
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The latest outlook from the National Interagency Fire Center predicts above-normal potential for significant fires in southwest and northwest Utah this summer.
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The heat maps show temperatures in Salt Lake City can fluctuate by 15 degrees from one part of town to another. The data could help the city better understand how to protect residents as climate change heats up Utah summers.
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The National Weather Service expects above-average temperatures throughout the state from July to September.
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Utahns spend about 30% more on energy in the summer, but a few tweaks might help save you a buck or two.
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A future with more extreme heat in Utah could have wide-ranging effects on the state's already strained water supplies — stealing more gallons from Lake Powell through evaporation and threatening the delicate balance of this dry region’s water system.
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Rural health departments need to adapt to protect their communities from the extreme heat that climate change is bringing to Utah. But many of the same challenges they face today will make it even harder in the future.
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Climate change is expected to bring significantly more hot summer days to Utah over the next three decades. Those longer, more frequent heat waves would put Utahns and outdoor visitors at risk.
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Despite the extreme heat across the state, there are ways to have a fun and safe time outdoors this Labor Day weekend.