rain

It’s uniquely hard to predict Utah’s weather patterns because of where it’s located, but the hive is in the midst of a wet cycle.

St. George just broke its all-time record for the most precipitation during a water year, which is measured from October to October.

Climate change is altering the way rain falls on Utah’s grasses, shrubs and trees. That could end up transforming which plants you see around the state.

Emergency personnel in Southwest Utah are already battling frequent fires as the extra grass and brush that grew during the wet spring are providing more fire fuel as they dry out.

New research shows that the long-term trend of warmer winters and less snow has made Utah’s streamflow more sporadic. And researchers say Utahns should prepare for it to keep getting worse.

“[The drought’s] probably not going to go away in one year, but we are in a better situation than we were this time last year,” said a state coordinator.

Monsoon rains are expected through the end of the week.

The latest Utah news from Thursday evening, July 8, 2021.

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