The Bonneville Cutthroat Trout 15. Salt Lake City 16. Utah was named after the Native American tribe, the Utes, who lived here before the pioneers arrived. The area enjoys four distinct seasons. Spring is mild and green, with excellent skiing in the mountains and golf in the valley.
Summer is pleasantly warm with low humidity.
The average high temperature in the summer is 93 degrees, but mountain areas may be as much as 20 degrees cooler. Fall is perhaps the most spectacular season in Salt Lake. The mountains and canyons are covered in vibrant gold, red and orange foliage. Winter brings skiers from around the world to experience the world renowned Utah powder. Paiute Indians gave the Oquirrhs their name.