Salt Lake County extends Cool Zone hours ahead of record heat
By Kyle Indihar · July 17, 2026 · 1 min read
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Salt Lake County has opened additional Cool Zones and extended weekend hours to assist residents during heat advisories across the Beehive State. These measures are intended to help Utahns manage likely record-breaking temperatures.
Key takeaways
Salt Lake County has opened additional Cool Zones.
Extended weekend hours are being implemented for these zones.
Heat advisories are currently in effect across the Beehive State.
The measures aim to help Utahns manage likely record-breaking heat.
Salt Lake County has opened additional Cool Zones with extended weekend hours to assist residents during heat advisories across the Beehive State.
With heat advisories currently in effect throughout Utah, the county is implementing these measures to help Utahns manage high temperatures.
The expansion of these zones is intended to provide relief as heat advisories remain active across the state.
Additional locations and longer operating hours for the weekend aim to assist residents in managing extreme temperatures during a period of likely record-breaking heat.
