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Abc Newsworld3 hrs ago
Lake Powell at 3,524 Feet, 34 Above Minimum Power Pool, as Drought and Low Snowpack Continue
Lake Powell stood at 3,524.3 feet above sea level as of Monday. The reservoir holds 5.52 million acre-feet of live storage and continues to lose water at 4,800 acre-feet per day.
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news.google.compolitics9 days ago
Western States Restrict Personal Fireworks Ahead of July Fourth
Cities and states across the western U.S. have limited or banned personal fireworks displays because of elevated wildfire risk. Utah imposed a statewide ban while governors in Colorado and New Mexico urged residents to skip private shows. Professional displays continue in multipl…
axios.comworld11 days ago
51 Large Wildfires Burn Over 552,000 Acres Across 12 States
Federal data show dozens of large fires active in Alaska, Utah, Arizona and nine other states as of a Wednesday update. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for parts of New Mexico, Colorado and Utah through Friday.
winnipegfreepress.comworld12 days ago
Western states restrict fireworks before July Fourth over wildfire risk
Cities and states across the Western U.S. have imposed limits on personal fireworks displays as dry conditions raise wildfire concerns for the holiday. Professional shows remain scheduled in many locations.
Abc Newsworld15 days ago
Wildfires spread across western U.S. in dry windy conditions
Wildfire activity increased over the weekend in Utah, Arizona and other western states. Strong winds, low humidity and record-low snowpack contributed to rapid fire growth and prompted evacuations and power shutoffs.
Abc Newsworld16 days ago
Utah Declares Emergency, Bans Fireworks as Cottonwood Fire Grows
State officials restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth. The Cottonwood Fire has burned nearly 72,000 acres with zero containment.
Los Angeles Timesworld17 days ago
Utah Governor Restricts Fireworks as Cottonwood Fire Grows to 111 Square Miles
Utah's governor declared a state of emergency and limited fireworks through July 5 as the Cottonwood Fire reached nearly 111 square miles with zero containment. The National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning for five counties amid extreme wind…
Newsweekscience32 days ago
Cold Snap Brings Snow, Frost Advisories to Parts of Five Western States
The National Weather Service issued winter weather and frost alerts late Wednesday for Idaho, Montana, Oregon, California and Nevada. Most advisories expire by mid-morning Thursday.
The Guardianscience63 days ago
Laser Missions Show Record Low Snowpack Across Western US
Aircraft using Lidar technology have measured critically low snowpack levels in western mountains this year. Data indicates the snowpack reached its lowest recorded water content at peak season. State officials are preparing for reduced water runoff, elevated wildfire risk and st…