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
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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
Nature News: November
November has been a snowy month. Early moisture helps increase winter visitation as people watch the weather and choose where to ski. Everyone gets excited. Skiing by the end of the month is quite good. The weather pattern has been a bit warm creating a solid snow pack around trees, rocks, stumps and vegetation. The month ends with almost 100 inches of fresh … [Read more...] about Nature News: November
Nature News: August
August is usually a hot and dry month in Jackson Hole. However, this year has been cool and damp with frequent showers and temperatures below normal. These conditions made mushroom hunting ideal. Chanterelles and Puffball mushrooms were found and enjoyed. The third week covered the Tetons with fresh snow. August is also berry month and the cool, wet … [Read more...] about Nature News: August