Local — Wyoming's Winter Wonderland December delivered all of the winter weather variables to Jackson Hole: short days, long nights, frigid temperatures, icy wind, and snow. Winter became official with the Solstice on December 21, 2020. We are happy to be out on our cross country skis and snowshoes sharing the magic of Wyoming's winter wonderland with locals and visitors once again. Local — … [Read more...]
November Nature News: Wildlife find winter territories and inversion season begins
Local — Hello Temperature Inversion Season! November started warm with 50-degree temperatures but winter weather quickly followed and the month ended with frigid nights, crisp sunny days, and a valley inversion. Inversions are caused when high pressure traps the cold, dense air on the valley floor. Warmer, less dense air rises above. This is a typical winter weather pattern for Jackson Hole … [Read more...]
October Nature News: Weather shifts put Grizzly 399 and her four cubs on the move
October had the typical mix of fall mountain weather with sun, wind, rain and snow. The month ended with subzero temperatures. Both October 2019 and 2020 broke records for frigid temperatures. This year, temperatures plummeted to minus nine degrees Fahrenheit. Weather changes spur wildlife migration. Elk make their way to the southern parts of Jackson Hole. River bottoms offer great … [Read more...]
September Nature News: chilly temps spur elk bugling and the bright hues of fall
Shift in the weather September is a month of change — softening light and shorter days mean fall has arrived. The smoke and heat of August have been replaced by clear skies and cooler temperatures. The first snow has fallen in the Tetons and bright colors begin to dot the hillsides. Shorter daylight hours spur hormonal changes in wildlife which trigger the start of mating season. Bull Elk have … [Read more...]
August Nature News: Warm and dry — berry and fire season in Jackson Hole
Local — Weather The month of August was predominately hot and dry. Trails became dusty and afternoons were spent looking for shade or a place to swim. July's weather produced tasty berries so trail hikes offered yummy raspberries, serviceberries, huckleberries, and thimbleberries. The lack of moisture raised fire danger and fires in California filled the valley with smoke. The month ended with … [Read more...]
July Nature News: Peak wildflower viewing in Jackson Hole
Local — Weather and Wildflowers June's cool weather made July's peak flower month spectacular this year! With over 1,000 species of flowering plants in Jackson Hole, the display is diverse and colorful — the pink of Elephant's Head, the purple of Silky Phacelia, the red of Indian Paintbrush, the Wyoming state flower, and so many more. As the month drew to a close, the wildflowers were … [Read more...]
June Nature News: Everywhere you explore, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem teems with life
Local Everywhere you explore, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem teems with life, whether animal or plant. This is an expansive time of year to grow and flourish. Keep an eye out for the young animals and enjoy the bursting energy of summer. The idyllic weather of June made for an explosion of wildflowers! The month started with warm temperatures and ended cool and wet, a perfect mix of … [Read more...]
May Nature News: Moose calves, bison calves and Grizzly cubs, oh my!
Local Wildlife May started with a whisper of winter and ended with the brilliance of spring — from brown dried vegetation to vibrant green leaves and the dance of color on the hillsides. Bears emerged from dens and the infamous Grizzly 399 surfaced and greeted onlookers with four new cubs. She's quite the matriarch! See Grizzly 399 with her cubs » Large animals have their young in the spring … [Read more...]