Most of Utah has spent weeks preparing for the inevitable flooding that has been forecast following the seemingly never-ending snow season this winter.
For the first time this year, temperatures are expected to reach the 80s starting over the weekend, which should accelerate the snowmelt process and increase water flow in rivers and streams.
The NWS says its risk levels"incorporate potential impacts from weather hazards and likelihood of occurrence for a reasonable worse case scenario." A temperature outlook over the next 6-10 days shows almost the entire state forecast for above normal temperatures.
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