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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.

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

“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.

A large snowmaking upgrade has come in handy at Nordic Valley, but the resort is still hiring staff after many part-timers left for more reliable work.

Record 2025 temperatures show how climate change is affecting Utah, including the state’s water supply.

Forecasting snow conditions in Utah’s mountains can be tricky, but accurate predictions are vital for everything from ski trips to avalanche safety. An AI forecast tool developed at the University of Utah might help.

“We're closer to the edge of the cliff than we realize,” said one Colorado River expert who worked on a new report outlining what 2026 could hold for Utah’s Lake Powell.

The warm autumn put Salt Lake City on track for its second-warmest year on record. It’s running 3.3 degrees hotter than its historical average.

October set the stage for Utah to have a solid spring snowmelt runoff. That is, if the state can catch enough snow this winter.