Nate Larsen

A new wildfire burning on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake has grown to an estimated 170 acres as of Wednesday afternoon, and surprisingly, its proximity to the lake is more a hindrance than an advantage.

From monsoon storms and flash flooding to Friday's severe weather — including a tornado that formed near the Davis County foothills — the final days of summer have certainly kept Utah's weather interesting.

SALT LAKE CITY — As Utah prepares to host the 2034 Winter Olympics, Utah State University researchers say the Games could provide an opportunity — and a deadline — to make lasting improvements to the air Utahns breathe.

BRIAN HEAD, Utah — Ski season may still be weeks away, but Utah's ski resorts are already looking ahead.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Utah is starting a new water year with reservoirs well below normal, despite precipitation finishing the previous water year close to average.

Utah is starting a new water year with reservoirs well below normal, despite precipitation finishing the previous water year close to average.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Great Salt Lake is now below 30% of its natural volume, and a billboard along the Wasatch Front is back to remind Utahns just how much the lake has declined.

With the Great Salt Lake now below 30% of its natural volume, Grow the Flow's billboard along the Wasatch Front is back to remind Utahns.

SALT LAKE CITY — Happy Weekend, Utah! It's a calm and dry start to the weekend with near-seasonal temperatures statewide.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A frozen pipe can turn into a costly repair, and homeowners may not discover the damage until water starts flooding their home.