March was stormy and brought winter to all elevations. As the month began, snow fell to the valley floor which was the first time it was truly white. The landscape changed and March felt like January. Temperatures were different but storms and wind dominated much of the month and winter storm advisories were common. The white landscape allowed access to … [Read more...] about March Nature News: Jackson Hole blanketed with snow, Grizzly Bear tracks on March 6
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February Nature News: National Elk Refuge, Grizzly Bear hunt, Wolf sighting near Shadow Mountain
Temperatures continued to fluctuate in February and all types of weather were experienced in Jackson Hole. More snow fell in the Tetons with valley weather a mix of snow and rain. This winter is being defined as mild with warm temperatures and a thin snowpack at lower elevations. A thin valley snowpack helps the wildlife and a great year for wildlife … [Read more...] about February Nature News: National Elk Refuge, Grizzly Bear hunt, Wolf sighting near Shadow Mountain
January: winter storms, wildlife, thin valley snow
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
December: Solstice, Christmas Bird Count, Elk on the move
The month of December begins with white peaks and a brown valley. The warm temperatures in November melted the valley snowpack so the month starts with biking and hiking at 6400 feet. By the third week, the Solstice brought winter back to Jackson Hole and over a foot of snow fell in the mountains and the valley landscape changed. Due to the low snow … [Read more...] about December: Solstice, Christmas Bird Count, Elk on the move
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
