Salt Lake City, UT – Severe drought conditions are tightening their grip on Utah, with federal weather officials warning that extreme dryness could expand further into September.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service office in Salt Lake City, severe (D2) to extreme (D3) drought continues to spread across Utah as well as nearby Uinta County, Wyoming. The latest drought impact statement notes that the situation is unlikely to improve in the coming weeks, with soil moisture levels remaining well below seasonal averages.
Officials said soil moisture is a critical factor for runoff efficiency and agricultural sustainability, but it has been persistently low across eastern Utah heading into fall. Reduced soil water content not only hinders farming but also contributes to wildfire risk and strains local water supplies…