KSJD's Outdoor Report

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The KSJD Daily Outdoor Report provides listeners with the latest weather updates, outdoor activity forecasts, and environmental news, keeping you informed on conditions across the Four Corners region.

  1. 2D AGO

    Drinking Alcohol in Cold Weather Can Increase Hypothermia Risk

    Alcohol can create a false sense of warmth in cold weather, increasing heat loss and the risk of hypothermia. Safety experts share tips for staying safe outdoors this winter.

    2 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Utah uses AI sensors to detect truck tire failures at ports of entry

    Utah is using new AI-powered roadway sensors at ports of entry to detect flat or failing truck tires before they cause highway crashes.

    2 min

  3. DEC 15

    Why Blood Types Matter in Wildlife and Animal Care

    Blood types aren’t just a human trait — animals have them too, and they play a critical role in wildlife rescue, veterinary care, and conservation efforts across the natural world.

    2 min

  4. DEC 12

    Boggy Draw Trail Report: Mild Weekend Temps, Muddy Spots Possible

    Mild temperatures and low winds should make for a good weekend outside, but riders and hikers should watch for muddy sections and respect seasonal trail closures.

    2 min

  5. DEC 11

    Annual Christmas Bird Count Begins December 14 Across the Four Corners

    The Christmas Bird Count returns on December 14, with official counts at Bears Ears, Cortez, and Durango. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to help track winter bird populations across the region.

    2 min

  6. DEC 10

    Monument Cuts Could Threaten Drinking Water for Millions

    A new report warns that shrinking national monuments could endanger drinking water for 13 million Americans by exposing protected rivers and streams to mining and drilling.

    2 min

  7. DEC 8

    Science Says Swearing Helps You Get Back Up After a Fall

    A new review finds swearing can boost strength and pain tolerance during short, intense tasks—good news for winter falls on ice or the ski slopes.

    2 min

  8. DEC 5

    Boggy Draw Trail & Early Season Ski Conditions

    Phil checks in with early winter conditions around Boggy Draw, Lizard Head Pass, and Rico — including muddy trail closures, first ski tours of the season, and what riders and skiers can expect this weekend.

    2 min
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The KSJD Daily Outdoor Report provides listeners with the latest weather updates, outdoor activity forecasts, and environmental news, keeping you informed on conditions across the Four Corners region.

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