Local Climate December brought wintry weather to Jackson Hole. Temperatures became frigid spurring animals to move to winter territories. We spotted moose in Grand Teton National Park and herds of elk and deer were seen throughout the valley. The season of winter began with the winter solstice on December 21. As the days get shorter and … [Read more...] about December Nature News: Winter Wildlife Closures aim to Give Wildlife a Break
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October Nature News: Arctic cold breaks records in Jackson Hole, National Elk Refuge scales back feeding program
Local Climate Typical October weather is cooler and cloudier as Fall deepens in Jackson Hole. We had a few nice days in the middle of the month. The leaves changed, the light softened and then cold air descended from the north. At the end of the month, overnight temperatures plummeted below zero to break all records. The upcoming winter forecast is "cold and … [Read more...] about October Nature News: Arctic cold breaks records in Jackson Hole, National Elk Refuge scales back feeding program
March Nature News: Crust cruising, Grizzly bears & the energetic shift of Spring
LOCAL March brings change to the snowy landscape as Spring begins. The month was cold but skies were bright and blue. Increased light spurs change. By middle of the month, the southern slopes on the East and West Gros Ventre Buttes near Jackson expose vegetation. Deer flock to open food sources, rodents are more active, returning Robins find grubs where … [Read more...] about March Nature News: Crust cruising, Grizzly bears & the energetic shift of Spring
