Local Weather April was cold and snowy in Wyoming with a whisper of spring. Due to a family emergency, I spent the month in the Midwest. I traveled to Ohio when my mother broke her back. April in Ohio contrasts greatly with the winter landscape of Wyoming. The month started with green grass and flowering trees: Magnolias, Pear, Redbud, Maple and … [Read more...] about April Nature News: Transition to spring!
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March Nature News: Songbirds return offering rays of hope to Jackson Hole
Local Climate March began sunny and blue and the familiar song of the Cassin's Finch filled the air once again. The start of Spring brought bears out of hibernation and the return of many birds to nest and breed: Red-Winged Blackbirds, Red Tail Hawks, Great Blue Herons, Robins, Cassin's Finch and Juncos, just to name a few. I spotted a neighborhood … [Read more...] about March Nature News: Songbirds return offering rays of hope to Jackson Hole
February Nature News: The Whisper of Spring and the Roar of Mountain Lions
Local Climate February had its mix of sun and snow, but by mid-month we had already reached a snowfall depth of 400 inches, which is the annual average snowfall at 9,000 feet. The white landscape, deep snow, and frigid mornings gave the valley a wintry feel. As the month ended, the sun's warmth whispered spring and that changes will come. Local … [Read more...] about February Nature News: The Whisper of Spring and the Roar of Mountain Lions
November Nature News: A wonderful shift to winter in Jackson Hole
Local Climate November started warm and dry and we experienced temps into the 50's which is unusual for this area. Fortunately, a winter storm arrived for Thanksgiving and the snow started to accumulate. The recent storm dropped 20 inches of snow and we are enjoying the change to a winter landscape. A great comprehensive source for … [Read more...] about November Nature News: A wonderful shift to winter in Jackson Hole
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