January brought winter storms, wind, sun and rain. Typical weather except the thin snow pack on the valley floor. Playing in the mountains becomes a challenge when you have to navigate through the thick vegetation at lower elevations. This year, the temperatures are warm enough that the valley snow continues to melt so the usual white landscape is missing. … [Read more...] about January: winter storms, wildlife, thin valley snow
Jackson Hole
November: record temperatures, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opens, month of gratitude
November has been a warm month with record temperatures. The beautiful weather has kept birds in the valley and they flock to my feeders. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opens for ski season with warm temperatures, high avalanche danger and rain. November is the month of gratitude as we celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s also the time to comment as the federal … [Read more...] about November: record temperatures, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opens, month of gratitude
October: Indian Summer, RAY of warmth, animal migration, wolves hunted
October brought Indian Summer. Temperatures reached the sixties with cold nights. The air carried a sense of warmth and the whisper of winter. The month was quite pleasant. Animals migrate. Morning frost covers the meadows. Off season descends on the valley. After a cold September, the month of October brought time to play, time to finish outdoor … [Read more...] about October: Indian Summer, RAY of warmth, animal migration, wolves hunted
August: TOTAL solar eclipse, busy valley, light changes
August flows with a pulse of anticipation. Busy times in a busy valley. Traffic slows. Reservations are required. Trails are crowded. Amidst the busyness, nature continues to thrive. Total solar eclipse is enjoyed by thousands. The winter snow and wet spring has kept the valley greener than usual. Flowers continue at higher elevations. Berries are … [Read more...] about August: TOTAL solar eclipse, busy valley, light changes
July: hot days, annual county fair, RAY of flowers, busy summer
July pulses with summer’s energy. Days are hot. Town is busy. The fair arrives with rides, animals, snow cones, and funnel cakes. The rodeo is in full swing. Restaurants are crowded and traffic slows. It’s the busiest month in our little valley. The 2010 census reported 21,000 people in Jackson Hole or Teton County, Wyoming. During busy summer months, … [Read more...] about July: hot days, annual county fair, RAY of flowers, busy summer
