Facing a hotter climate and drying Great Salt Lake, some families plan to leave Utah

Some Utahns are leaving the state to get away from the drying Great Salt Lake.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 1,638

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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A recent Saturday in Orem was sunny and warmer than usual, but the Cardon family was inside, surrounded by cardboard boxes and bubble wrap. As they cleared off shelves and packed away family photos, they talked about the decision they’ve revealed slowly to friends and neighbors, sometimes in tears.

When the school year ends, the family of six is leaving for Kansas City.

It’s a move they never wanted to make, but Adrienne …

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