Not a normal winter month in the Tetons but we have stayed on course with annual precipitation. The month was warmer than average with low precipitation. Early season storms keep the snowpack near normal. The month ends with hard and frozen snow conditions, some bears emerging early from their winter dens and no snow in the town of Jackson. The month of … [Read more...] about Nature News: February
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Nature News: January
As January ends, snow is deep in the mountains, elk and bison are being fed on the National Elk Refuge, over 250 inches of snow has fallen at 9000 feet and a rain/snow mix falls at lower elevations. Winter is half over in our small valley. Climate change is a fact. I am often asked what will the weather be like? Well, it used to be cold and snowy and now … [Read more...] about Nature News: January
Nature News: October
October has been a beautiful month. We’ve had the perfect balance of sun, warmth, rain and early frost. The light seems to change daily as it softens into shorter days. The month ends warm and dry with no elk visible on the National Elk Refuge. Squirrels continue to cache cones and reserves are growing. Will it be a big snow year?? Wolves made the news … [Read more...] about Nature News: October
Nature News: September
September brought idyllic conditions with days of sun and fall color. Grizzly Bears came to the Moose-Wilson Road to gorge on berries. Mating season began with the bugle of the bull elk and the grunt of the bull moose. Soft fall light welcomes us on the trail. Our rainy and cool summer has many locals contemplating winter weather. The love of skiing is … [Read more...] about Nature News: September
Nature News: August
August is usually a hot and dry month in Jackson Hole. However, this year has been cool and damp with frequent showers and temperatures below normal. These conditions made mushroom hunting ideal. Chanterelles and Puffball mushrooms were found and enjoyed. The third week covered the Tetons with fresh snow. August is also berry month and the cool, wet … [Read more...] about Nature News: August
