A crane pulled 24 boats from the Great Salt Lake marina at Saltair as owners scrambled to save vessels amid falling levels. State water buys and federal attention frame the story.

Sunny and mild today; temperatures climb rapidly this week with growing heat and fire risk. Prepare for hotter afternoons and follow local safety guidance.

Sunny morning gives way to late-day storms and steadier rain Friday night. Gusty outflows and cooler Saturday with mountain snow above 9,000 ft.

Hot, gusty Thursday with a Red Flag Warning in parts of southern Utah. Cooler, showery weather moves in Friday into the weekend.

Sunny, hot and breezy Wednesday in Salt Lake City with highs near 86°F; a trough brings cooler temps and storm chances by the weekend.

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.