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From March to July, snow typically melts at about 9 millimeters of water per day. But on snow-eater heat wave days, that rate jumps to about 17 millimeters per day.

Deer, elk and other large mammals can adapt to summer heat by moving to higher elevations or shady forests. In a warming climate, allowing them space to travel freely becomes even more important.

Trout need cool water to survive. But record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to levels that can kill fish. Wildlife officials are responding by banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West.

Swamp coolers use less electricity and are more often found in older homes. But they can only cool the air so much when the mercury climbs to triple digits.

Lawmakers tried to implement an emergency extreme heat response in 2025, but didn’t have the votes. Homeless service providers say one challenge is that communities have different needs beyond a one-size-fits-all approach.

The National Weather Service has issued a weekend extreme heat watch. Utahns should expect temperatures up to 15 degrees above the norm.

Getting outside during summer break offers big benefits for kids. But as climate change warms Utah, it can be tricky for parents to balance safety and outdoor play.

Authorities said Sunday the Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County had blackened 34 square miles, and all 1,000 residents of the town of Eureka were forced to leave their homes. No structures were lost as of Sunday.

Forecasters expect an El Niño weather pattern to emerge this summer, which could influence how hot or wet Utah’s weather gets.

The March heat wave decimated Utah’s already-poor snowpack. That’s bad news for a region that depends on snow for its water supply.

“Basically, the entire U.S. is going to be hot,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Gregg Gallina on Monday — and the heat isn't going away for a while.

Record-warm temperatures have made March feel more like summer. But it may not be tomato time yet.