Jackson Hole

While Jackson Hole remains as gorgeous as ever, dry conditions persist into early February, though upcoming weather patterns look more promising. A stubborn high-pressure system over the West will need to break down before meaningful snowfall can arrive. January did bring cooler-than-average temperatures, but that trend is already starting to shift. Since our last storm on January 10, snowfall has been limited to only a few light events.

While Jackson Hole remains as gorgeous as ever, dry conditions persist into early February, though upcoming weather patterns look more promising. A stubborn high-pressure system over the West will need to break down before meaningful snowfall can arrive. January did bring cooler-than-average temperatures, but that trend is already starting to shift. Since our last storm on January 10, snowfall has been limited to only a few light events.

Overall, Wyoming experienced unseasonably high temperatures and below-average precipitation across most of the state in December. Warm, wet weather dominated the month as an “atmospheric river” flowed through Jackson Hole leaving the valley floor mostly brown for Christmas. A new storm cycle has arrived—fingers crossed it will bring colder temps and lots of snow. Visitors and locals are doing their snow dances!

It’s time for the snow dance. We’ve had an unseasonably warm November, and as December begins, snow is still thin. All three local ski resorts—Grand Targhee Resort, Snow King Mountain, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort—have delayed their openings. Hard for the skiers, but even harder for nature. As temperatures finally drop, we’ll need about 6–8 inches of snow to insulate the ground so plants, insects, and non-hibernating animals don’t freeze. Days continue to shorten as the solstice on December 21, 2025 approaches. At the darkest time of year, we’ll have only about 10 hours of daylight.

November is a quiet month in Jackson Hole — the “shoulder season” between the vibrant days of summer and the deep snows of winter. The landscape is in transition, and the trails often turn muddy and slick. During this in-between time, locals trade mountain trails for the pathway system, Old Pass Road, and the region’s gravel roads, waiting for enough snow to return to our beloved winter sports. Many residents leave the valley altogether, hoping to come back to white peaks and a fresh season of skiing and snowshoeing.