Transition to winter continues. November brings more snow to the Tetons moving animals to winter habitats. Lakes freeze for early season skating. Cold, frigid temperatures drive movements as species prepare for short days, snowy weather, and the season of dormancy. Winter is the time for wildlife viewing near the town of Jackson. Town is located in the … [Read more...] about Nature News: November
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Nature News: March
The season of spring, the vernal equinox, began March 20 with a new moon and total solar eclipse. The season has come early to the Tetons with our mild winter and warm temperatures. Animals are on the move. Aspen catkins hang heavy on trees. Geese are nesting. Owls call to mates. The iridescent blue of the male Mountain Bluebird thrills us as they dart from … [Read more...] about Nature News: March
Nature News: February
Not a normal winter month in the Tetons but we have stayed on course with annual precipitation. The month was warmer than average with low precipitation. Early season storms keep the snowpack near normal. The month ends with hard and frozen snow conditions, some bears emerging early from their winter dens and no snow in the town of Jackson. The month of … [Read more...] about Nature News: February
Nature News: January
As January ends, snow is deep in the mountains, elk and bison are being fed on the National Elk Refuge, over 250 inches of snow has fallen at 9000 feet and a rain/snow mix falls at lower elevations. Winter is half over in our small valley. Climate change is a fact. I am often asked what will the weather be like? Well, it used to be cold and snowy and now … [Read more...] about Nature News: January
Nature News: December
December has been quite a month with big snow storms and then warms enough to rain. The month ended with an arctic front; low of minus 25 and a high of 2 degrees. Over 175 inches of snow has fallen at 9000 feet. Accumulation is half of average for the year. Winter just started so looks like a great season to come. The solstice was December 21 and a very … [Read more...] about Nature News: December