Utah's world-class mountain peaks have been barely visible at times from the floor of the Salt Lake valley. A winter storm that won't quit? No, it's nasty pollution that just won't blow away.

By Lois M. Collins Deseret Morning News Unless the winds blow and the skies unexpectedly pour rain, folks in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Tooele and Weber counties can expect a series of "red" air quality days, according to the man who makes the color call.

Teenagers who dread mowing the yard in the hot sun may have a good excuse today to leave the mower in the shed.