Sean Kelly

Salt Lake City

Broadcast Meteorologist at KUTV-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)

-Broadcast Meteorologist for KUTV 2News in Salt Lake City -Rutgers University -Loves to ski and play beach volleyball

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Articles

EIA's Perspective on Price Volatility Needs Context

2 months ago | powermag.com | Sean Kelly

In January, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said U.S. wholesale electricity prices were less volatile in 2024 than they have been over the last few years. But that's just one, limited perspective on the data. If we consider the macrotrends at play, it's clear that U.S. markets won't return any time soon-if ever-to the kind of price stability previously experienced. The EIA's analysis isn't wrong.
Mallory and Irvine: Well, did they or didn't they?

Mar 17, 2025 | ukclimbing.com | Sean Kelly

Even after a century, no episode in mountaineering history is subject to as much speculation as the disappearance of Mallory and Irvine, last glimpsed high on Everest still heading upwards. Did they make the true first ascent, or was theirs just one more tragedy in the long tradition of Imperial heroic failure? Sean Kelly attempts to unpick fact from conjecture...
Bizarre ‘Young Reporter’ anti-cycling opinion piece by schoolkid bemoans “plagues of two-wheeled vermin” on Box Hill, making them late for music lessons + more on the live blog

Mar 4, 2024 | road.cc | Sean Kelly

Bizarre ‘Young Reporter’ anti-cycling opinion piece by schoolkid bemoans “plagues of two-wheeled vermin” on Box Hill, making them late for music lessons – and claims torrential rain is “silver lining” to global warming because it frees up road for driversHere on the live blog, we’re well used to all manner of anti-cycling opinion pieces by now. You know the ones I’m talking about.
Mild storms expected across Utah over Presidents' Day weekend

Feb 16, 2024 | kjzz.com | Sean Kelly

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Several storms will move through the region over the Presidents' Day Weekend, but none of them are looking all that impressive. Here's when you can expect a little rain and snow:FRIDAYThe tail end of a storm will clip northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming on Friday. As it brushes past the region, it will produce a few valley rain and mountain snow showers. The Wasatch and Uinta Mountains will likely pick up 6-12" of snow from this storm.
Mild storms expected across Utah over Presidents' Day weekend

Feb 16, 2024 | kutv.com | Sean Kelly

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Several storms will move through the region over the Presidents' Day Weekend, but none of them are looking all that impressive. Here's when you can expect a little rain and snow:FRIDAYThe tail end of a storm will clip northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming on Friday. As it brushes past the region, it will produce a few valley rain and mountain snow showers. The Wasatch and Uinta Mountains will likely pick up 6-12" of snow from this storm.
Photos: What is frostweed? Unique ice formations spotted in Texas

Jan 17, 2024 | ktla.com | David Yeomans |Eric Henrikson |Sean Kelly

(KXAN) — After seeing strange ice formations Monday morning, several viewers sent Nexstar’s KXAN photos of an intriguing plant native to Central Texas. It’s known as a frostweed plant, and it’s certainly been living up to its name as the area deals with colder temperatures. After a Central Texas freeze in 2022, KXAN viewer Seth Willis sent in multiple photos of frostweed, also known as Verbesina virginica. This plant is capable of producing strange ice sculptures under the right conditions.
With Nova Scotia’s power grid, are electric vehicles a good choice?

Jan 2, 2024 | pictouadvocate.com | Sean Kelly

By Sean Kelly, Climate Story NetworkAs the costs slowly come down, electric vehicles are becoming a more viable option for car owners, but in Nova Scotia, where burning coal generates much of our power, many wonder if they’re actually a better choice. When you plug in your electric vehicle, unless you are totally off-grid and 100 per cent solar, that electricity will include polluting sources of energy.
Trail of Lights, Marble Falls Walkway of Lights & more

Dec 14, 2023 | kxan.com | Will Dupree |Sean Kelly

AUSTIN (KXAN) - If anyone's looking to get into the holiday spirit, then there are plenty of fun events to check out this weekend throughout the Austin area. Meteorologist Sean Kelly shares some of the festive things for people of all ages to see in Central Texas, and here are a few of those options: During a live-streamed conversation starting at 9:30 a.m., Kelly will also discuss what's in store for this weekend's weather to get everyone ready for the fun ahead.
Creek Show, Wurstfest, Seismic Dance Event

Nov 9, 2023 | kxan.com | Will Dupree |Sean Kelly

AUSTIN (KXAN) - If you're wanting to find something fun to do this weekend, here are a few ideas of events to check out throughout Central Texas. Meteorologist Sean Kelly took a look at what's happening around the area and shared these ideas: Creek Show 2023 kicks off Friday evening. The Waterloo Greenway is inviting people to experience nine nights of illuminated art along Waller Creek. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. from Nov. 10 through Nov. 18.
5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes west Texas

Nov 8, 2023 | kxan.com | Sean Kelly

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck west Texas early Wednesday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck about 23 miles WSW of Mentone, Texas, at 4:27 a.m. local time. A 5.3-magnitude earthquake is considered a "moderate" earthquake on the Richter magnitude scale and can often do some minor damage to buildings.