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.
Reposted by Carter Williams
The most ironic element to this: Whittingham resides on Michigan Avenue in SLC.
December 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The most ironic element to this: Whittingham resides on Michigan Avenue in SLC.
SLC snow?!
Probability of measurable snow this weekend just went up slightly (79% to 80%) since I wrote this earlier, per the NWS.
SLC will already set its 2nd latest first snowfall after day. The record is Jan. 2, dating back to 1891:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Probability of measurable snow this weekend just went up slightly (79% to 80%) since I wrote this earlier, per the NWS.
SLC will already set its 2nd latest first snowfall after day. The record is Jan. 2, dating back to 1891:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Salt Lake City ties Christmas record; winter weather advisories issued across Utah
Christmas will remain warm and windy across the state, but a dose of more seasonal weather is on tap for this weekend.
www.ksl.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
SLC snow?!
Probability of measurable snow this weekend just went up slightly (79% to 80%) since I wrote this earlier, per the NWS.
SLC will already set its 2nd latest first snowfall after day. The record is Jan. 2, dating back to 1891:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Probability of measurable snow this weekend just went up slightly (79% to 80%) since I wrote this earlier, per the NWS.
SLC will already set its 2nd latest first snowfall after day. The record is Jan. 2, dating back to 1891:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
'Twas the night before Christmas in a warm, windy and soggy Salt Lake City
December 25, 2025 at 4:15 AM
'Twas the night before Christmas in a warm, windy and soggy Salt Lake City
"While this year's weather has created some challenges, our priority is ensuring athletes have the best opportunity to qualify for the Olympic Winter Games."
One of the last 2026 Winter Olympics qualifying events for skiing is being pulled from Utah over the lack of snow:
ksl.com/article/5142...
One of the last 2026 Winter Olympics qualifying events for skiing is being pulled from Utah over the lack of snow:
ksl.com/article/5142...
Vital World Cup ski competition pulled out of Utah over low snow accumulation
An international ski championship that's considered one of the last qualifying events for the 2026 Winter Olympics is being pulled out of Utah over low snow totals.
ksl.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
"While this year's weather has created some challenges, our priority is ensuring athletes have the best opportunity to qualify for the Olympic Winter Games."
One of the last 2026 Winter Olympics qualifying events for skiing is being pulled from Utah over the lack of snow:
ksl.com/article/5142...
One of the last 2026 Winter Olympics qualifying events for skiing is being pulled from Utah over the lack of snow:
ksl.com/article/5142...
December blossoms? That's a new one
December 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
December blossoms? That's a new one
"It's on us to create light."
I attended SLC's annual Hanukkah celebration tonight where Sunday's attack in Australia cast darkness over the Jewish Festival of Lights.
But local leaders say they've seen light in days since, including here in Utah:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
I attended SLC's annual Hanukkah celebration tonight where Sunday's attack in Australia cast darkness over the Jewish Festival of Lights.
But local leaders say they've seen light in days since, including here in Utah:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
www.ksl.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:43 AM
"It's on us to create light."
I attended SLC's annual Hanukkah celebration tonight where Sunday's attack in Australia cast darkness over the Jewish Festival of Lights.
But local leaders say they've seen light in days since, including here in Utah:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
I attended SLC's annual Hanukkah celebration tonight where Sunday's attack in Australia cast darkness over the Jewish Festival of Lights.
But local leaders say they've seen light in days since, including here in Utah:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah is still growing, but growth is slowing down a bit, the Utah Population Committee reported today.
Here's a look at its 2025 estimates, including a county-by-county breakdown of where growth is happening:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Here's a look at its 2025 estimates, including a county-by-county breakdown of where growth is happening:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah's growth experienced a 'significant shift' in 2025. These were the fastest-growing counties
Utah is still growing, but state demographers say its growth continues to moderate as the number of people moving in is starting to slow down.
www.ksl.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Utah is still growing, but growth is slowing down a bit, the Utah Population Committee reported today.
Here's a look at its 2025 estimates, including a county-by-county breakdown of where growth is happening:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Here's a look at its 2025 estimates, including a county-by-county breakdown of where growth is happening:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
"(W)e just can't wait any longer."
UDOT is reversing course on rolling out Phase 1 of its plan for Little Cottonwood Canyon transportation, which has been delayed due to litigation over the whole plan.
Here's what to expect and when to expect those changes:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
UDOT is reversing course on rolling out Phase 1 of its plan for Little Cottonwood Canyon transportation, which has been delayed due to litigation over the whole plan.
Here's what to expect and when to expect those changes:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
UDOT moves forward with increased bus service, tolling in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Utah transportation officials will move forward with the first phase of its controversial plan to handle Little Cottonwood Canyon traffic problems after all, despite ongoing litigation over it.
www.ksl.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"(W)e just can't wait any longer."
UDOT is reversing course on rolling out Phase 1 of its plan for Little Cottonwood Canyon transportation, which has been delayed due to litigation over the whole plan.
Here's what to expect and when to expect those changes:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
UDOT is reversing course on rolling out Phase 1 of its plan for Little Cottonwood Canyon transportation, which has been delayed due to litigation over the whole plan.
Here's what to expect and when to expect those changes:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
"I think it was a little bit of the right ingredients coming together at the right time."
Finally, an interesting case of 6-7. SLC set a new daily record high today, and then it shot up 8 degrees within an hour from winds ahead of the cold front the cooled temperatures:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Finally, an interesting case of 6-7. SLC set a new daily record high today, and then it shot up 8 degrees within an hour from winds ahead of the cold front the cooled temperatures:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
A meteorological phenomenon is partially behind the newest addition to the Salt Lake City's record book.
www.ksl.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
"I think it was a little bit of the right ingredients coming together at the right time."
Finally, an interesting case of 6-7. SLC set a new daily record high today, and then it shot up 8 degrees within an hour from winds ahead of the cold front the cooled temperatures:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Finally, an interesting case of 6-7. SLC set a new daily record high today, and then it shot up 8 degrees within an hour from winds ahead of the cold front the cooled temperatures:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
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The National Weather Service issued a series of high-wind warnings and advisories, as a shift in patterns is expected to clear out the latest inversion and snap the state's latest dry stretch. https://ow.ly/YLWi50XKFbh
Incoming storm pattern to break up latest inversion, bring precipitation back to Utah
The National Weather Service issued a series of high-wind warnings and advisories, as a shift in patterns is expected to clear out the latest inversion and snap the state's latest dry stretch.
ow.ly
December 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The National Weather Service issued a series of high-wind warnings and advisories, as a shift in patterns is expected to clear out the latest inversion and snap the state's latest dry stretch. https://ow.ly/YLWi50XKFbh
"One of the things we recognize, first and foremost, is that Salt Lake City is at the heart of the Games."
Organizers of the Utah 2034 Olympics say SLC will continue to have a central role in 2034, which was discussed today during its "listening tour":
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Organizers of the Utah 2034 Olympics say SLC will continue to have a central role in 2034, which was discussed today during its "listening tour":
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
How Salt Lake City will remain at the 'heart' of Utah 2034 Olympics despite name change
Organizers of the Utah 2034 Winter Olympics say Utah's capital city remains a central focus of the future Olympics, despite a decision to drop the city from the global event's name.
www.ksl.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:21 AM
"One of the things we recognize, first and foremost, is that Salt Lake City is at the heart of the Games."
Organizers of the Utah 2034 Olympics say SLC will continue to have a central role in 2034, which was discussed today during its "listening tour":
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Organizers of the Utah 2034 Olympics say SLC will continue to have a central role in 2034, which was discussed today during its "listening tour":
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Miami-Dade County adopted a program 25 years ago that yeilded promossing results after behavioral health was treated differently in the criminal justice system there.
Now a key figure behind that program is helping Salt Lake County as it deals with similar issues:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Now a key figure behind that program is helping Salt Lake County as it deals with similar issues:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Is Miami the key to solving homelessness, criminal justice issues in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County leaders hope a former Florida judge who helped turn around Miami-Dade County's criminal justice system can help them address growing public safety issues.
www.ksl.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Miami-Dade County adopted a program 25 years ago that yeilded promossing results after behavioral health was treated differently in the criminal justice system there.
Now a key figure behind that program is helping Salt Lake County as it deals with similar issues:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Now a key figure behind that program is helping Salt Lake County as it deals with similar issues:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
This is the concerning issue facing most of the West right now because of the same problem: It's been wet but too warm for snow.
This is LCC since the water year began Oct. 1. Precip has been relatively close to normal, but record warmth is why snowpack is near record low for mid-December
This is LCC since the water year began Oct. 1. Precip has been relatively close to normal, but record warmth is why snowpack is near record low for mid-December
December 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This is the concerning issue facing most of the West right now because of the same problem: It's been wet but too warm for snow.
This is LCC since the water year began Oct. 1. Precip has been relatively close to normal, but record warmth is why snowpack is near record low for mid-December
This is LCC since the water year began Oct. 1. Precip has been relatively close to normal, but record warmth is why snowpack is near record low for mid-December
The West has been pounded by storms already this water year, but it has little to snowpack to show for it right now, a federal report noted yesterday.
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Not just Utah: The West is off to its slowest snow collection start in at least 25 years
Snowpack levels are below average to well below average in basins across the West, and snow cover is lowest since a satellite imagery program launched in 2001, according to a new federal report.
www.ksl.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The West has been pounded by storms already this water year, but it has little to snowpack to show for it right now, a federal report noted yesterday.
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
The most festive I've seen the top of the Astra Tower for the holidays since it launched its air quality beacon system earlier this year.
Now it joins the side of the building, which residents have kind of filled out on their own over the last few weeks
Now it joins the side of the building, which residents have kind of filled out on their own over the last few weeks
December 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The most festive I've seen the top of the Astra Tower for the holidays since it launched its air quality beacon system earlier this year.
Now it joins the side of the building, which residents have kind of filled out on their own over the last few weeks
Now it joins the side of the building, which residents have kind of filled out on their own over the last few weeks
I'm here at the Gail Miller Resource Center this morning, where Gail Miller just announced she's donating $10M to Shelter the Homeless for homeless shelter resources in Salt Lake County
December 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I'm here at the Gail Miller Resource Center this morning, where Gail Miller just announced she's donating $10M to Shelter the Homeless for homeless shelter resources in Salt Lake County
"I agree, we need to make sure the city (and) the community feels comfortable — they have some visibility into what we're doing."
SLC postponed the addition of a $224K grant to its budget for more license-plate reading cameras amid concerns on how the data is used:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
SLC postponed the addition of a $224K grant to its budget for more license-plate reading cameras amid concerns on how the data is used:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Salt Lake City postpones decision on $224K grant amid concerns over how it'll be used
Salt Lake City leaders voted to adopt millions of dollars in grants to the city's budget on Tuesday, but they agreed to delay a vote on the smallest award amid the controversy it generated.
www.ksl.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"I agree, we need to make sure the city (and) the community feels comfortable — they have some visibility into what we're doing."
SLC postponed the addition of a $224K grant to its budget for more license-plate reading cameras amid concerns on how the data is used:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
SLC postponed the addition of a $224K grant to its budget for more license-plate reading cameras amid concerns on how the data is used:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
This is extremely niche @slsees.bsky.social-level news, but 515 Tower finally has new signage. The U. Health logo came down for its new use as Arbor 515 apartments
December 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This is extremely niche @slsees.bsky.social-level news, but 515 Tower finally has new signage. The U. Health logo came down for its new use as Arbor 515 apartments
SLCo County Council just approved its 2026 budget after a very long meeting, which includes a property tax — but about 25% of the original request. It breaks down to $64.92/year or $5.41/month for the median valued home of $638,000
December 10, 2025 at 5:08 AM
SLCo County Council just approved its 2026 budget after a very long meeting, which includes a property tax — but about 25% of the original request. It breaks down to $64.92/year or $5.41/month for the median valued home of $638,000
A scathing new state audit outlines how "ineffective leadership" at the top of the SLC Police Department led to record-low morale and all sorts of issues.
Mayor Mendenhall and the city's new police chief say they're already taking steps from the review:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Mayor Mendenhall and the city's new police chief say they're already taking steps from the review:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
'Ineffective leadership' within Salt Lake police led to low morale and issues, audit finds
A scathing new audit outlines multiple problems with old Salt Lake City police leadership that led to low morale, performance issues and other concerns, but the authors say they've seen improvement.
www.ksl.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
A scathing new state audit outlines how "ineffective leadership" at the top of the SLC Police Department led to record-low morale and all sorts of issues.
Mayor Mendenhall and the city's new police chief say they're already taking steps from the review:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Mayor Mendenhall and the city's new police chief say they're already taking steps from the review:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Just in: Salt Lake City CRA has adopted the Ballpark Next plan, finalizing the plan for Smith's Ballpark released in July.
A reminder of what's included in it:
www.ksl.com/article/5133...
A reminder of what's included in it:
www.ksl.com/article/5133...
Here's how Salt Lake City wants to transform Smith's Ballpark
Salt Lake City is swinging for the fences with its plans to transform the old home of the Salt Lake Bees.
www.ksl.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Just in: Salt Lake City CRA has adopted the Ballpark Next plan, finalizing the plan for Smith's Ballpark released in July.
A reminder of what's included in it:
www.ksl.com/article/5133...
A reminder of what's included in it:
www.ksl.com/article/5133...
Could Utah restaurants win a coveted Michelin star for the first time?
Only time will tell, but Michelin Guide has sent its anonymous inspectors to the Wasatch region to review the area for its upcoming feature of the American Southwest:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Only time will tell, but Michelin Guide has sent its anonymous inspectors to the Wasatch region to review the area for its upcoming feature of the American Southwest:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Famed Michelin Guide to zero in on Utah's Wasatch region in 2026 edition
Utah could earn its first-ever culinary Michelin star as the renowned Michelin Guide plans to highlight its growing Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back for its 2026 edition.
www.ksl.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Could Utah restaurants win a coveted Michelin star for the first time?
Only time will tell, but Michelin Guide has sent its anonymous inspectors to the Wasatch region to review the area for its upcoming feature of the American Southwest:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Only time will tell, but Michelin Guide has sent its anonymous inspectors to the Wasatch region to review the area for its upcoming feature of the American Southwest:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
"They've been patient, and we appreciate that. It's been a long time coming."
Here's a look inside Salt Lake City's newest regional park in over 60 years — which is poised for more growth over the next few years:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Here's a look inside Salt Lake City's newest regional park in over 60 years — which is poised for more growth over the next few years:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
A peak inside Salt Lake City's first new regional park in over 60 years
After enduring delays, Salt Lake City opened the first phase of a new regional park that replaces the old Raging Waters site. It's also getting ready to work on expansions.
www.ksl.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"They've been patient, and we appreciate that. It's been a long time coming."
Here's a look inside Salt Lake City's newest regional park in over 60 years — which is poised for more growth over the next few years:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Here's a look inside Salt Lake City's newest regional park in over 60 years — which is poised for more growth over the next few years:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
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Morning trail run in the snow
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Morning trail run in the snow
Did you know SLC has a limit to how many unrelated people can share a household? (I certainly didn't after college 😅)
But that wasn't always the case, and here's why that may soon not be the case again, as the city looks at revisiting that rule:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
But that wasn't always the case, and here's why that may soon not be the case again, as the city looks at revisiting that rule:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Why Salt Lake City is exploring a change to its housing definition of 'family'
Utah's capital city is considering a measure that would essentially revert to its original definition of family housing requirements as it seeks to address its housing challenges.
www.ksl.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Did you know SLC has a limit to how many unrelated people can share a household? (I certainly didn't after college 😅)
But that wasn't always the case, and here's why that may soon not be the case again, as the city looks at revisiting that rule:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
But that wasn't always the case, and here's why that may soon not be the case again, as the city looks at revisiting that rule:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...