Light rain this morning; gusty southerly winds and a chance of afternoon storms. Secure loose outdoor items before the afternoon commute.

Zion National Park entered Stage 2 fire restrictions on May 22, 2026, banning most campfires in Watchman, South and Zion Canyon picnic areas. Visitors should bring propane stoves and check Utah Fire Info before going.

A planned Memorial Day prescribed burn near Farmington Bay could send smoke into nearby neighborhoods. Officials said crews will only burn under safe conditions.

Sunny and hot Monday in Salt Lake City with valley highs near 88°F. Isolated mountain storms and gusty midweek winds could complicate plans.

Sunny Saturday will warm into the low 80s and top out near 88 on Memorial Day. Isolated mountain storms possible; gusty winds and elevated fire risk expected early next week.

Clear and cool this morning; sunshine and highs near 74°F today, warming into the 80s by Memorial Day. Isolated mountain storms Friday and gusty winds possible next week.

Roughly $35 million in Inflation Reduction Act drought grants, stalled for more than a year, are finally being delivered to Utah agencies and projects.

Mostly sunny Wednesday with a high near 70°F. Showers and gusty thunderstorms are likely Thursday, mainly across northern Utah.

Wayne County has moved to Stage 2 fire restrictions — the first county in Utah to do so — banning open fires across mountains, parks and campgrounds amid dry conditions.

A short overnight freeze could harm unprotected plants and pipes in Salt Lake City, but sunshine returns and highs surge into the 80s by the weekend.

A Harvard Business School case developed with Grow the Flow took the Great Salt Lake crisis into Cambridge classrooms, aiming to turn student debate into policy muscle. The study will be published soon and could spread to dozens of programs.

A cold storm brings rain to Salt Lake City and accumulating snow to the high country on Monday, May 18. Freeze Warnings and winter advisories may affect commutes and gardens.

Ogden City has moved into Phase II of its water shortage plan, urging a 10% voluntary cut and asking residents to avoid daytime watering as dry conditions persist.