Snow will develop over the mountains of northern Utah during the day Sunday, with periods of snow persisting through Tuesday morning. This snow will cause travel difficulties on mountain routes such as Logan Summit and Parleys Canyon during the holiday weekend. #utwx pic.twitter.com/Do6PI5g1P8
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) February 16, 2025
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Advisory issued as more snow arrives in Utah; avalanche warnings persist
An avalanche warning is in effect across all of Utah’s mountains following a storm that dumped heavy snow over the last few days.
There’s also more snow on the way across Utah’s northern half.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the Wasatch and West Uinta mountain ranges, which could receive another 7 to 14 inches of snow between Sunday afternoon and Tuesday morning. The Bear River Range and upper Cottonwood Canyons have the potential to receive 10 to 20 inches.
“Winter driving conditions are expected along all mountain routes, including Logan Summit and Parleys Canyon,” the agency wrote. “Traction law restrictions may be enacted.”
KSL meteorologist Kristen Van Dyke said some parts of the Cache Valley could receive a few inches of snow, but most Wasatch Front valleys will likely receive less than an inch of snow because rain is more likely. Bench areas across both regions could still receive 1 to 4 inches, though.
The incoming snow is out in front of more storms across the Pacific Northwest and a high-pressure system setting up near the Mojave Desert. The pattern is helping move small “disturbances” around the high-pressure system and into the Wasatch Front and northern Utah, Van Dyke explained.
Some snow started to fall Sunday morning, but the heavier precipitation will pick up Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. She said there could be times that valley rain turns into a rain-snow mix. Scattered showers will persist throughout Monday and into Tuesday morning before yet another system arrives toward the second half of next week.
“(It’s a) warmer rain event for our valleys, but I’ll mountains will pick up more snow,” she said.
Full, seven-day forecasts for areas across Utah can be found online at the KSL Weather Center.
Snowpack update
The next wave will build on impressive mountain snow totals from the last few days across the state. Alta, Snowbasin and Solitude resorts reported over 2 feet of snow from the recent storm, while Brighton recorded close to 3 feet of new snow by late Saturday. Beaver Mountain, Powder Mountain and Sundance resorts also tallied over 20 inches of snow.
The Great Salt Lake Basin snowpack, representing multiple snowpack basins across Utah’s northern half, gained over 2 inches of snow-water equivalent since Thursday. That’s helped elevate its season collection to 99% of its median average for mid-February, according to Natural Resources Conservation Service updated Sunday morning.
Southwestern Utah received a major boost as well, after missing out on storms almost all season. Its basin received 1.9 inches of snow-water equivalent, doubling its seasonal total in just two days. The boost elevated its running total out of record-low levels for the first time since Jan. 20, but the basin also remains 39% of its mid-February normal.
Utah’s statewide figure also rose from 78% of its normal on Thursday to 89% Sunday morning.
Avalanche warnings
The only downside to more snow is that water-heavy snow elevates avalanche danger across the state’s mountains. Utah Avalanche Center officials issued an avalanche warning for most of the state, which will last through at least Monday morning, if not the rest of the holiday weekend or longer.
Agency forecasters say the heavy snow mixed with strong winds has created “widespread areas of unstable snow and very dangerous avalanche conditions at all elevations.” People recreating outdoors are urged to avoid being near any terrain that is 30 degrees or steeper.
“Natural and human-triggered avalanches are certain,” the warning states. “People should avoid travel in all avalanche terrain and keep out of avalanche runouts.”
There have been four avalanche deaths in Utah since Dec. 28, 2024, including two this month.
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Utah Royals FC Returns Home to Host Racing Louisville FC Chasing Eight Match Unbeaten Streak | Utah Royals
HERRIMAN, Utah (Thursday, May 14, 2026) — Utah Royals FC (5-2-2, 17 pts) returns to the Beehive State this weekend to host Racing Louisville FC (2-1-5, 7 pts) for the first meeting between the two clubs during the 2026 campaign on Sunday, May 17, at America First Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. MT.
Utah enters Sunday’s contest following a hard-fought 0-0 road draw against Bay FC at PayPal Park, earning another clean sheet while continuing the club’s streak of never allowing Bay FC to score at home against Utah Royals FC. The point on the road marked Utah’s 11th away point of the 2026 campaign, equaling the club’s combined road-point total from both the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
The Royals were tested throughout the opening half, with one of Bay FC’s best opportunities coming in the 40th minute when Racheal Kundananji broke forward on a dangerous run through the middle of the pitch before entering the penalty area. Midfielder Narumi came up with a crucial defensive stop, diving in front of the attempt and deflecting the shot away with her leg to preserve the scoreless draw. The sequence highlighted Utah’s defensive commitment, with multiple Royals players sprinting back to disrupt the Bay FC attack and protect the clean sheet heading into halftime.
Utah continued to remain organized defensively throughout the second half, limiting Bay FC’s opportunities and securing its fifth clean sheet of the 2026 season. The result extended the Royals’ unbeaten streak to seven consecutive matches while also leaving Bay FC winless against Utah through five all-time meetings between the clubs.
With the result, Utah extended its unbeaten streak to seven consecutive matches, continuing the Royals’ impressive run of form heading into Sunday’s home match against Racing Louisville FC.
Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets and his squad now look to build on an impressive seven-match unbeaten streak, alongside multiple consecutive clean sheets against Chicago Stars FC, Seattle Reign FC, Angel City FC, Houston Dash, and most recently Bay FC. The result against Bay extended Utah’s strong run of form as the Royals continue to establish themselves as one of the league’s toughest defensive sides. Utah now returns home looking to carry that momentum into America First Field in front of its home crowd while aiming to extend both its unbeaten streak and defensive success.
Now in his second full season at the helm, Head Coach Coenraets continues molding a balanced squad built on defensive discipline, midfield control, and attacking creativity. Sunday’s contest presents another opportunity for Utah to extend its unbeaten streak to eight consecutive matches while collecting crucial points at home in front of the club’s supporters at America First Field.
Racing Louisville FC enters the matchup with a 2-1-5 record, most recently earning a 3-1 home victory over Portland Thorns FC after suffering back-to-back defeats. Led by Head Coach Bev Yanez, Racing Louisville FC will look to build on its return to winning form and secure all three points on the road at America First Field.
Sunday’s contest marks the tenth match of the 2026 NWSL regular season for the Royals and the ninth for Racing Louisville FC, with both sides aiming to secure valuable early-season points and strengthen their position in the league standings.
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Following Sunday’s match, Utah Royals FC will remain in the Beehive State to host inaugural side Denver Summit FC on Saturday, May 23, at America First Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. MT, with tickets available for purchase here.
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‘It means building hope’: USU brings independence to refugee group through chicken coop project
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Refugee communities in Utah are being supplied with farm-fresh eggs and poultry thanks to a collaborative effort between Utah State University and Utah Refugee Goats.
According to Utah Refugee Goats (URG), their goat and poultry farm supplies refugee communities with reliable, affordable and culturally familiar sources of meat. Thanks to Utah State University (USU) agriculture students, it’s getting some ‘egg’stra attention.
Over the last 10 weeks, Brad Borges, a Ph.D candidate for career and technical education, has been taking a hands-on approach with his students to construct a new chicken coop with the support of a mobile construction lab and a $20,000 grant.
According to URG President Abdikadir Hussein, the coop is equipped with fully enclosed roofs and will increase their flock by 40%, meaning faster growth for the Salt Lake City-based farm. As a refugee, though, Hussein said it means even more.
“It means resiliency. It means independence. It means building hope. Hopelessness is something that is killing the most refugees inside,” he expressed. “I came as a refugee, and hope is the last everything that ever came to mind.”
“We feel like even the birds are happy, like they want to get into there,” he added.
From the student perspective, being able to build a project that will be used to generate money for refugee groups was incredibly engaging and inspirational, according to Borges. The sentiment is shared by Joseph Okoh, extension assistant professor of small acreage livestock.
“It’s a win-win situation for everyone,” Okoh said. One, we are getting the coop for the refugee group, these students are going to learn from the construction of the coop, and not only that, everybody is going to be happy to be part of this community to be able to develop a better coop for better production.”
To learn more about issues facing refugees in Utah and how to support them, visit Utah Refugee Goats’ website.
Via 313 is launching a brand new pizza in Utah and it’s four flavors in one!
The DLX 313 is a large, four-flavor pizza is double cut into 16 slices, making it perfect for groups, sharing or first-timers looking to taste it all.
It includes:
- The Detroiter with smoked pepperoni under the cheese and natural casing pepperoni on top
- The Ambassador Bridge loaded with pepperoni, sausage, fresh garlic, oregano and house-made ricotta
- The Cadillac featuring prosciutto, gorgonzola, parmesan, fig preserves and balsamic glaze
- The Bobo Brazil brings the heat with hot calabrese, sausage, red pepper flakes and Mike’s Hot Honey
Alongside the DLX 313, Via 313 is also featuring a full summer LTO lineup through Aug. 2, including the new Elote Pizza, Meat & Cheese Boards, Banana Pudding and seasonal cocktails.
You can learn more at via313.com or by visiting them at 6163 S. State Street in Murray.
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