Record Spring Temperatures
Utah is experiencing a historically warm spring, followed by a record-dry winter that severely impacted snowpack. Peak snow water equivalent (SWE) occurred prematurely on March 9 at only 8.4 inches, half of the typical seasonal peak!
March 2026 was ranked as the warmest ever recorded. Salt Lake City reached 84 degrees on March 21 (warmest since at least 1874) Â These extreme conditions has prompted concerns about water resources and use.
98% of the state is experiencing drought conditions. Find out more by going to the Utah Division of Water Resources.
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Silver Sage Xeriscape & Design is proud to support the following agency’s.
To encourage you to conserve water, Utah Water Saver’s landscape incentive program offers up to $3 per square foot of lawn you replace with water-efficient landscaping.
Project options include parking strip, side yard, and full yard conversions. Â Commercial projects, irrigation retrofit, and tree-planting incentives are also available in certain areas. Â
These programs aim to educate and incentivize water-saving practices, helping Utahns become more drought-resilient and better prepared for future conditions.