Local April was wet and cool but the sunny days felt like Spring! Jackson Hole is 43 degrees North latitude so days get noticeably longer at this time of year. The grass is turning green on the valley floor and the snow continues to melt but leaves have yet to develop on the trees. Aspen catkins hang on the branch of male trees offering up the promise though. Crocuses shine in manicured … [Read more...]
March Nature News: Crust cruising, Grizzly bears & the energetic shift of Spring
LOCAL March brings change to the snowy landscape as Spring begins. The month was cold but skies were bright and blue. Increased light spurs change. By middle of the month, the southern slopes on the East and West Gros Ventre Buttes near Jackson expose vegetation. Deer flock to open food sources, rodents are more active, returning Robins find grubs where the snow has melted, and we await the … [Read more...]
February Nature News: Near Record Snow Stresses Plant-Eating Wildlife on the Hunt for Food
February has been a wild ride reminiscent of the 2016-17 winter, which broke all records for valley snow. Storm after storm has hit Jackson Hole this month putting smiles on the skiers' faces. But all this winter weather translates to delayed travel, ice dams on roofs, endless shoveling, and piles of snow to move and manage. As much as we love playing in the snow, harsh winters get a bit … [Read more...]
January Nature News: Nearing average snowfall, government shutdown, and the human-wildlife conflict
January weather was cold and snowy but annual snowfall lingers below average. We end the month at 84% of annual snowfall and a 76-inch base. The month brought a few good storms and valley snow is much deeper than last winter. When we do have periods of sun and high pressure, we usually get a temperature inversion, which means temperatures are warmer at upper elevations and colder on the valley … [Read more...]
December Nature News: Hunting, Wildlife Management, and Wyoming Winter Fun!
Our weather patterns are greatly affected by the jet stream and the mountains here in Jackson Hole. December started cold and snowy this year, and as the month progressed a few storms missed Jackson and went south to Colorado. Our local ski resorts need fresh snow to accommodate all the visitors coming to celebrate the holiday season here. Fortunately, the cold temperatures will allow the resorts … [Read more...]
November Nature News: Wintering Wildlife, Chronic Wasting Disease, and Winter Closures
November brings more weather changes to Jackson Hole as the days continue to shorten and the landscape becomes more wintry. By Halloween, local residents expect snow know is time to dig out the warm layers, hats, and gloves to prepare for fun outdoor opportunities. The November wind carries a sharpness and we physically identify with the harsh beginning of winter. As the snow falls and the ski … [Read more...]
October Nature News: Wildlife Viewing Opportunities Abound as Daylight Diminishes
As the days shorten, wildlife is actively preparing for the shift to winter. Throughout this season of transition, visit mixed habitats to find wildlife foraging along their winter migration paths. Moose, Deer, and Elk all rely on plants, so you'll find them gobbling up what they can in order to gain weight and survive the lean food supply months of winter. Finding "Me Time" In October, I had … [Read more...]
September Nature News: Fall Brings Warm Hues, Wildfires, and Elk Bugles to Jackson Hole
It’s September and seasonal transition begins here in the Rocky Mountains. Fall brings shorter days with soft light, frosty mornings, the eerie sounds of the Elk Bugle, and yellow hues dancing on the hillsides. We'll see fewer visitors and more wildlife activity as Autumn descends on Jackson Hole. Wildfire Season It’s weird to transition to Fall without cold and wet weather. Jackson Hole has not … [Read more...]
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