Heat

The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith discusses record-breaking temperatures for this time of year, and predicts a slight dip in temperatures tomorrow.

The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith predicts record breaking temperatures for this time of year and explains why it's been so warm.

The Utah Climate Center's Casey Olsen predicts record breaking temperatures this month, with a slight dip this weekend.

In other news, fish are being stocked in Utah's reservoirs early ahead of near-record heat this week. And, another Utah lawmaker has decided not to run for reelection.

Winter isn't technically over yet, but that hasn't stopped much of the Mountain West from seeing record-breaking heat since December — a trend that's expected to continue into spring.

As heat-related injuries increase, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has begun holding hearings for input on potential federal heat regulations.

Utah state officials are anticipating an above average wildfire season this year.

Most of the states in our region have at least one county that violates the Environmental Protection Agency's National Ambient Air Quality Standard, with the most problematic issues involving particulates in the air and heat.

Your lawn may be showing stress due to the summer heat. USU Extension's Water and Turfgrass specialist Kelly Kopp explains that recovery is just around the corner with the cool temperatures of fall.

In other news, a federal judge has allowed a lawsuit by a group of drag performers against the city of St. George to move forward. And, a grievance has been filed by one of the four Utah State University athletics department employees who were fired last month.