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Snow at high altitudes — where this past winter has left low totals — makes up the majority of the water that flows in the Colorado River.

The reservoir recently passed an important threshold, falling below 3,525 feet — the last major milestone before a threat to hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam.

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This year the West is experiencing a La Niña winter, which means the next couple of months will be dry in the southern part of Utah. The rest of the state could see normal precipitation.

When it comes to water in the West, a lot of it is visible. Snow stacks up high in the mountains then eventually melts and flows down into valleys. It’s easy to see how heavy rains and rushing rivers translate into an abundance of available water. But another important factor of water availability is much harder to see.

Recent Utah snow storms have helped raise snowpack levels closer to normal, but prolonged drought conditions continue.

As wildfires rage throughout the West, funneling smoke through the Wasatch Front, leaders of Utah’s outdoor recreation industry met Tuesday to talk about…

The West’s water security is wrapped up in snow. When it melts, it becomes drinking and irrigation water for millions throughout the region. A high...

Utah’s water picture looks bright so far this year — a big snowpack is just one reason why — and forecasters say the stormy trend is likely to…

As skiers and snowboarders gear up for the season and what looks to be a snowy Thanksgiving weekend, snow safety forecasters are hoping this will be the…