Did the snow take a holiday as well?
Cedar City finally saw its first major snowfall of the season on Nov. 18. This sudden influx of powder came a bit later than normal, as the city has had its first snowfall in October …
Read MoreTag: utah climate
Making it rain: How cloud seeding affects southern Utah’s water resources
Technology to increase precipitation from clouds might sound like something out of science fiction, but the Utah Department of Natural Resources has been using such technology since the mid-20th century. Cloud seeding increases the amount …
Read More
How Hurricane Hilary impacted the Western United States
Hurricane Hilary shocked citizens in the Western United States this August, forcing them to prepare for the first tropical storm to reach California in decades. While West Coast hurricanes are not unheard of, they are rare, and they seldom make it to California. A 1939 storm called El Cordanzo was the only storm to reach the U.S. in the 20th century.
Read More
Natalie R. v. State of Utah: A case about climate
Utah’s state constitution guarantees every Utahn the right to “enjoy and defend their lives.” Natalie R. v. State of Utah is an active lawsuit where seven Utahn youth argue that the state’s promotion of the …
Read More