GREEN RIVER, Utah — A large portion of Utah is being warned of possible flooding, with warnings being issued starting Thursday and lasting into the weekend.
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The Green River Fire Department, in particular, is warning people in the area to avoid slot canyons and washes over the next few days, and to "use caution when accessing backcountry areas, as roads may become impassable due to washouts."
The National Weather Service office in Salt Lake City said remnants of tropical system Priscilla will move into Utah from the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday. Heavy rains are expected to develop on Friday in southern and eastern Utah, followed by a cold front on Saturday that will bring widespread