Local Climate November started warm and dry and we experienced temps into the 50's which is unusual for this area. Fortunately, a winter storm arrived for Thanksgiving and the snow started to accumulate. The recent storm dropped 20 inches of snow and we are enjoying the change to a winter landscape. A great comprehensive source for … [Read more...] about November Nature News: A wonderful shift to winter in Jackson Hole
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September Nature News: Fall shifts yield golden hues and animals on the move
Local Climate September began with sunny skies and warm days. Afternoon temperatures reached 60 to 70 degrees with chilly nights. By the third week, weather changed and snow accumulated in the high country. The month ended with snow on the mountain peaks and a hard frost in the valley. Fall has begun. In Jackson Hole, you will find Cottonwoods along … [Read more...] about September Nature News: Fall shifts yield golden hues and animals on the move
April Nature News: The whispers of spring breeze into Jackson Hole
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 … [Read more...] about April Nature News: The whispers of spring breeze into Jackson Hole
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 … [Read more...] about February Nature News: Near Record Snow Stresses Plant-Eating Wildlife on the Hunt for Food
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 … [Read more...] about January Nature News: Nearing average snowfall, government shutdown, and the human-wildlife conflict