Local — Three Feet Deep January's short, dark days were met with all types of weather this year. Snowfall in town was below average, with only six inches reported until the end of the month when a large weather event dumped over three feet of snow in the Tetons. January storms are typically cold, delivering lots of dry, soft powder snow. This storm lived … [Read more...] about February Nature News: Over three feet of snow graces the Tetons; Ogala Sioux oppose new oil and natural gas wells
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November Nature News: Wildlife find winter territories and inversion season begins
Local — Hello Temperature Inversion Season! November started warm with 50-degree temperatures but winter weather quickly followed and the month ended with frigid nights, crisp sunny days, and a valley inversion. Inversions are caused when high pressure traps the cold, dense air on the valley floor. Warmer, less dense air rises above. This is a typical … [Read more...] about November Nature News: Wildlife find winter territories and inversion season begins
October Nature News: Weather shifts put Grizzly 399 and her four cubs on the move
October had the typical mix of fall mountain weather with sun, wind, rain and snow. The month ended with subzero temperatures. Both October 2019 and 2020 broke records for frigid temperatures. This year, temperatures plummeted to minus nine degrees Fahrenheit. Weather changes spur wildlife migration. Elk make their way to the southern parts of … [Read more...] about October Nature News: Weather shifts put Grizzly 399 and her four cubs on the move
September Nature News: chilly temps spur elk bugling and the bright hues of fall
Shift in the weather September is a month of change — softening light and shorter days mean fall has arrived. The smoke and heat of August have been replaced by clear skies and cooler temperatures. The first snow has fallen in the Tetons and bright colors begin to dot the hillsides. Shorter daylight hours spur hormonal changes in wildlife which trigger … [Read more...] about September Nature News: chilly temps spur elk bugling and the bright hues of fall
August Nature News: Warm and dry — berry and fire season in Jackson Hole
Local — Weather The month of August was predominately hot and dry. Trails became dusty and afternoons were spent looking for shade or a place to swim. July's weather produced tasty berries so trail hikes offered yummy raspberries, serviceberries, huckleberries, and thimbleberries. The lack of moisture raised fire danger and fires in California filled the … [Read more...] about August Nature News: Warm and dry — berry and fire season in Jackson Hole