Carter Williams
@cwilliams.ksl.com
KSL.com reporter covering outdoors, history, transportation & #SLC | Photography for fun | Also here for nature, weather & sports | Posts don't represent the opinion of KSL.
Nice to see the Walker Center sign lit red for the first time in like a month
An incoming storm system may not be the biggest to hit Utah, but it should help break up the stagnant weather that's contributed to the state's all-important mountain snowpack falling to a record-low level. https://ow.ly/Gj7H50Yc1Cm
Storm pattern to break up Utah's dry stretch, but will it help record-low snowpack?
An incoming storm system may not be the biggest, but should break up the stagnant weather that's contributed to Utah's mountain snowpack falling to a record-low level.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Nice to see the Walker Center sign lit red for the first time in like a month
To clarify here, Puy tells me that the city is supportive of the conversations and process of crafting SB242. Told me after the meeting it's been much better than SB195.
So it sounds like it's more of the "we wish this bill didn't exist" but if it is going to happen, it better look like this
So it sounds like it's more of the "we wish this bill didn't exist" but if it is going to happen, it better look like this
SLC Council Chair Puy is here, reading a statement in support of SB242, saying the city wants a "world-class transportation system" in place ahead of 2034 #utpol
February 9, 2026 at 11:58 PM
To clarify here, Puy tells me that the city is supportive of the conversations and process of crafting SB242. Told me after the meeting it's been much better than SB195.
So it sounds like it's more of the "we wish this bill didn't exist" but if it is going to happen, it better look like this
So it sounds like it's more of the "we wish this bill didn't exist" but if it is going to happen, it better look like this
I'm here at the Utah Capitol ahead of SB242's first committee meeting today.
A few tweaks have been made to the SLC section ahead of the meeting, one reduces the lane size requirement from 11-12 feet to 10-11 feet. #utpol
A few tweaks have been made to the SLC section ahead of the meeting, one reduces the lane size requirement from 11-12 feet to 10-11 feet. #utpol
February 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
I'm here at the Utah Capitol ahead of SB242's first committee meeting today.
A few tweaks have been made to the SLC section ahead of the meeting, one reduces the lane size requirement from 11-12 feet to 10-11 feet. #utpol
A few tweaks have been made to the SLC section ahead of the meeting, one reduces the lane size requirement from 11-12 feet to 10-11 feet. #utpol
"It's not that sexy, but it's years like this where it really pays off."
Utah's resorts will almost certainly see a decrease from previous years with poor snowfall, but this year won't be catastrophic either.
It comes from decades of making sure not to repeat 1976-77:
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Utah's resorts will almost certainly see a decrease from previous years with poor snowfall, but this year won't be catastrophic either.
It comes from decades of making sure not to repeat 1976-77:
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
This investment is keeping Utah resorts afloat amid lackluster snowfall
Utah's winter has been rough, but an equally poor winter nearly 50 years ago likely helped resorts avoid catastrophe.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:42 PM
"It's not that sexy, but it's years like this where it really pays off."
Utah's resorts will almost certainly see a decrease from previous years with poor snowfall, but this year won't be catastrophic either.
It comes from decades of making sure not to repeat 1976-77:
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Utah's resorts will almost certainly see a decrease from previous years with poor snowfall, but this year won't be catastrophic either.
It comes from decades of making sure not to repeat 1976-77:
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Having some fun photographing Robert Indiana's "LOVE" now outside of UMFA
February 8, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Having some fun photographing Robert Indiana's "LOVE" now outside of UMFA
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Utah lawmakers shoot down bill targeting 'chemtrails' www.ksl.com/article/5144... #utpol
Utah lawmakers shoot down bill targeting 'chemtrails'
For the second year in a row, a bill based on a conspiracy theory about
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February 7, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Utah lawmakers shoot down bill targeting 'chemtrails' www.ksl.com/article/5144... #utpol
Snowpack conditions are poor across almost the entire area."
Here's why the bad water outlook for Lake Powell and Utah just got worse... but also why there's hope on the horizon. #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Here's why the bad water outlook for Lake Powell and Utah just got worse... but also why there's hope on the horizon. #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Why the water outlook for Lake Powell and Utah just got worse
Inflows into Lake Powell were already bleak, and January didn't provide any favors.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Snowpack conditions are poor across almost the entire area."
Here's why the bad water outlook for Lake Powell and Utah just got worse... but also why there's hope on the horizon. #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Here's why the bad water outlook for Lake Powell and Utah just got worse... but also why there's hope on the horizon. #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Colorado Basin River Forecast Center just released its updated water supply outlook following January, and it's... even bleaker.
Inflows into Lake Powell could end up at 2.4 million acre-feet, which is just 38% of normal, barring a shift in change. Chances of normal are very low now #utwx
Inflows into Lake Powell could end up at 2.4 million acre-feet, which is just 38% of normal, barring a shift in change. Chances of normal are very low now #utwx
February 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Colorado Basin River Forecast Center just released its updated water supply outlook following January, and it's... even bleaker.
Inflows into Lake Powell could end up at 2.4 million acre-feet, which is just 38% of normal, barring a shift in change. Chances of normal are very low now #utwx
Inflows into Lake Powell could end up at 2.4 million acre-feet, which is just 38% of normal, barring a shift in change. Chances of normal are very low now #utwx
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A traditional Mexican folk art installation hangs along the intersection of 900 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City Thursday, stretched across the west-east divide of I-15 and the rail tracks. https://ow.ly/rgM850Y9KpQ
This half-mile 'papel picado' highlights Salt Lake City's longest transportation challenge
A traditional Mexican folk art installation hangs along the intersection of 900 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City Thursday, stretched across the west-east divide of I-15 and the rail tracks.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:04 AM
A traditional Mexican folk art installation hangs along the intersection of 900 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City Thursday, stretched across the west-east divide of I-15 and the rail tracks. https://ow.ly/rgM850Y9KpQ
A Great Salt Lake legislative update: HB410, HB348 and HB247 all cleared the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee this afternoon.
Those help with funding + efforts to lease water to the lake #utpol
Those help with funding + efforts to lease water to the lake #utpol
February 6, 2026 at 12:33 AM
A Great Salt Lake legislative update: HB410, HB348 and HB247 all cleared the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee this afternoon.
Those help with funding + efforts to lease water to the lake #utpol
Those help with funding + efforts to lease water to the lake #utpol
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Just felt an earthquake here in Bluffdale.
February 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Just felt an earthquake here in Bluffdale.
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Great to see LOVE by Robert Indiana on the U of Utah campus
February 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Great to see LOVE by Robert Indiana on the U of Utah campus
An update on how this year's snowpack may impact the Great Salt Lake this year. Early water projections are not great:
The Utah agency tasked with managing the Great Salt Lake is holding out hope for late-season storms, but they say a record-low snowpack so far this season poses new challenges. https://ow.ly/NBwa50Y93BR
Why this winter could test Utah's protocols for the Great Salt Lake
The Utah agency tasked with managing the Great Salt Lake is holding out hope for late-season storms, but they say a record-low snowpack so far this season poses new challenges.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM
An update on how this year's snowpack may impact the Great Salt Lake this year. Early water projections are not great:
Update: Sen. Harper tells me that he's not calling on SLC to outright remove recent traffic safety projects in SB242, but it would require the city to look at modifications in certain areas and add more signage to clear up any issues.
"There is no word in there that says remove," he said.
#utpol
"There is no word in there that says remove," he said.
#utpol
"Why would the state not want us to address one of the leading causes of death in the city?"
Salt Lake City leaders voice concerns on a new bill that calls on the city to partner with UDOT before moving forward on new road safety projects #utpol
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Salt Lake City leaders voice concerns on a new bill that calls on the city to partner with UDOT before moving forward on new road safety projects #utpol
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
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February 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Update: Sen. Harper tells me that he's not calling on SLC to outright remove recent traffic safety projects in SB242, but it would require the city to look at modifications in certain areas and add more signage to clear up any issues.
"There is no word in there that says remove," he said.
#utpol
"There is no word in there that says remove," he said.
#utpol
"Why would the state not want us to address one of the leading causes of death in the city?"
Salt Lake City leaders voice concerns on a new bill that calls on the city to partner with UDOT before moving forward on new road safety projects #utpol
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Salt Lake City leaders voice concerns on a new bill that calls on the city to partner with UDOT before moving forward on new road safety projects #utpol
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
www.ksl.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 AM
"Why would the state not want us to address one of the leading causes of death in the city?"
Salt Lake City leaders voice concerns on a new bill that calls on the city to partner with UDOT before moving forward on new road safety projects #utpol
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Salt Lake City leaders voice concerns on a new bill that calls on the city to partner with UDOT before moving forward on new road safety projects #utpol
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
In other #SLC news, the City Council has approved SLC Library workers' first-ever CBA, completing a process to unionize several years in the making.
"This is a historic day for the city," Council Chair Puy says.
"This is a historic day for the city," Council Chair Puy says.
February 4, 2026 at 3:03 AM
In other #SLC news, the City Council has approved SLC Library workers' first-ever CBA, completing a process to unionize several years in the making.
"This is a historic day for the city," Council Chair Puy says.
"This is a historic day for the city," Council Chair Puy says.
SLC is "still very much reviewing" SB242, the update to SB195, says Angela Price, SLC's legislative affairs director, in response to the next bill now out building on last year's SB195.
"We're still doing a full analysis on how this will impact the city." #utpol
"We're still doing a full analysis on how this will impact the city." #utpol
February 3, 2026 at 11:50 PM
SLC is "still very much reviewing" SB242, the update to SB195, says Angela Price, SLC's legislative affairs director, in response to the next bill now out building on last year's SB195.
"We're still doing a full analysis on how this will impact the city." #utpol
"We're still doing a full analysis on how this will impact the city." #utpol
Interesting discussion in SLC work session today. SLC is seeking to rescope FY26 Open Streets funding for other things, like the upcoming Olympic watch party and America 250 events
So it sounds like Open Streets likely won't take place this year
So it sounds like Open Streets likely won't take place this year
February 3, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Interesting discussion in SLC work session today. SLC is seeking to rescope FY26 Open Streets funding for other things, like the upcoming Olympic watch party and America 250 events
So it sounds like Open Streets likely won't take place this year
So it sounds like Open Streets likely won't take place this year
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Salt Lake City and Utah active transportation community: The new transportation bill is out (SB 242), and the first version is not as bad as it could be. It requires SLC and UDOT to agree upon a classification of city streets in tiers (see preliminary map below). A quick 🧵
February 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Salt Lake City and Utah active transportation community: The new transportation bill is out (SB 242), and the first version is not as bad as it could be. It requires SLC and UDOT to agree upon a classification of city streets in tiers (see preliminary map below). A quick 🧵
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Here is the follow up to SB195. It’s not good, but not as bad as what was said was coming ( full removal of protected bike lanes on multiple streets).
le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/...
le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/...
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le.utah.gov
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Here is the follow up to SB195. It’s not good, but not as bad as what was said was coming ( full removal of protected bike lanes on multiple streets).
le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/...
le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/...
The SLC Council will vote tomorrow to set a public hearing (likely for March 10) on a request to close some sections of North/South/West Temple for months next year as it prepares for the Salt Lake Temple open house:
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Salt Lake City wants to close these streets for 2027 temple open house
Salt Lake City is planning ahead as it prepares for the reopening of the historic Salt Lake Temple, which is projected to attract millions of visitors next year.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM
The SLC Council will vote tomorrow to set a public hearing (likely for March 10) on a request to close some sections of North/South/West Temple for months next year as it prepares for the Salt Lake Temple open house:
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Posty's definitely gone full Utah
February 2, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Posty's definitely gone full Utah
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Salt Lake City has a new vision for the future of the plaza outside of the Main Library, which also showcases the new way it's implementing its Green Loop plan. https://ow.ly/8FIN50Y7a3Q
How Salt Lake City plans to turn Library Square into a larger park
Salt Lake City has a new vision for the future of the plaza outside of the Main Library, which also showcases the new way it's implementing its Green Loop plan.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Salt Lake City has a new vision for the future of the plaza outside of the Main Library, which also showcases the new way it's implementing its Green Loop plan. https://ow.ly/8FIN50Y7a3Q
It was quite a moonrise right after tonight's inversion sunset #SLC #stormhour
February 1, 2026 at 3:55 AM
It was quite a moonrise right after tonight's inversion sunset #SLC #stormhour
More on Utah's impending record-low snowpack -->
Utah water managers say, barring a big turnaround, they're expecting some smaller reservoirs may not refill much this year. Here's more on that and the struggle the West is facing this winter. #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Utah water managers say, barring a big turnaround, they're expecting some smaller reservoirs may not refill much this year. Here's more on that and the struggle the West is facing this winter. #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Utah to set a new record-low snowpack mark; officials monitor potential water impacts
Utah's statewide snowpack is on track to be the lowest early-February total yet.
www.ksl.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:12 PM
More on Utah's impending record-low snowpack -->
Utah water managers say, barring a big turnaround, they're expecting some smaller reservoirs may not refill much this year. Here's more on that and the struggle the West is facing this winter. #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5144...
Utah water managers say, barring a big turnaround, they're expecting some smaller reservoirs may not refill much this year. Here's more on that and the struggle the West is facing this winter. #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5144...