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 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...]

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...]

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...]