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Utah’s Heat Records Are Falling | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s 2026 is heating up faster than ever, on pace to smash its own temperature record—with the first half already hotter than any prior period, even beating 2025’s record-breaking warmth. Salt Lake City flirted with 109 degrees in July, and March’s unusually warm temps set the stage, despite April-May cold snaps that hurt crops. Scientists blame low snowpack from rainier winters, persistent high-pressure systems, and drier soil—all symptoms of a broader warming trend tied to climate change. While shifting to El Niño may bring some relief via monsoon clouds and humidity, the long-term…
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