Utah Division of Water Resources

Graphic compares Utah’s current drought situation to 2024. Currently, 4% of the state is in the extreme category of drought and 20% in the severe category. Last year at this time, Utah was not experiencing extreme or severe drought conditions.

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Utah’s snowpack below normal, raising concerns for spring water supply

Marina Knight Feb 20, 2025

The Jordanelle Reservoir in 2022.

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Utah snowpack levels surpass median, reservoirs 85% full

Ashtyn Asay Apr 24, 2024

The docks at Great Salt Lake State Park.

Environment

Utah reports above average snow water equivalent for March, reservoirs nearly full statewide

Ashtyn Asay Mar 11, 2024

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A video shared by the Utah Division of Water Resources shows the staggering difference in the Great Salt Lake before and after spring runoff.

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SNAPPED: Video shows Great Salt Lake before and after spring runoff

Ashtyn Asay Jul 14, 2023

The dock area at Antelope Island State Park.

Environment

A look at water conservation-related bills passed this Utah Legislative session

Kevin Cody Apr 27, 2023

The docks at Great Salt Lake State Park.

Environment

Video from UDWR shows the continued rise of the Great Salt Lake

Kevin Cody Apr 5, 2023

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Belt of Venus, fog over the Heber Valley, fresh show on the meadow, and Mount Timpanogos in her splendor.

Environment

Over 50% of Utah still in extreme drought even with above-average early-season snowpacks

Kevin Cody Nov 14, 2022

Cutthroat Trout caught as part of the Utah Cutthroat Slam.

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UDWR announced major milestone for Utah Cutthroat Slam

Kevin Cody Oct 5, 2022

The Great Salt Lake typically drops a little over 2 feet each summer. With a current elevation of 4190.8, this would mean the lake could hit a new historic low.

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DNR: Drought update reveals that most of Utah is experiencing severe conditions

TownLift Jun 10, 2022

The Utah Division of Water Resources issued an update on Utah’s drought situation on Thursday, stating that despite several sizable storms throughout February and early March, the snowpack is still “below the median” at this point in the year.

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Snowpack still below median levels

TownLift Mar 10, 2022

the Utah Division of Water Resources has announced the finalization of its water resources plan.

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Utah Division of Water Resources Announces Finalized Water Resources Plan

TownLift Feb 16, 2022

Rockport Reservoir in June 2021.

Town & County

Drought Update: week of June 27

Fletcher Keyes Jun 30, 2021

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