New research shows that the long-term trend of warmer winters and less snow has made Utah’s streamflow more sporadic. And researchers say Utahns should prepare for it to keep getting worse.
Even as the water from the melting snowpack in southwest Utah continues raging down the Virgin and Santa Clara rivers, leaders and first responders in Washington County are reveling in the fact that there has been no major flooding. That said, public safety concerns from people taking foolish risks on the rivers still pose a major concern.
Utah enjoyed record-breaking snow this winter and spring. As that moisture flows downstream, this historically wet season is bringing some relief to typically dry southern Utah.