General Weather – Snowy and Windy
Mountain Weather is forecasting temps in the high 20s today with a lot of snow coming tomorrow. For a detailed daily forecast check out mountainweather.com.
What’s Groomed Today?
Every Day
- Turpin Meadow Ranch
- Trail Creek Nordic
- Teton Pines Nordic
- Shooting Star Nordic – season pass required
Thursday
- Grand Targhee Nordic
- Alta Nordic Track
- Teton Reserves
- Stilson Loop / Emily’s Pond / Wilson-Centennial Trail
- School Fields Loop (Jackson)
Be sure to check the real-time grooming situation of your chosen trail by clicking the links above as trail grooming is dependent on conditions. Thank you groomers!
“It’s wild out there! Updates from groomers on current conditions
Some grooming is on pause until colder conditions return. Be thoughtful about how far your skis/bike/boots/dog feet are penetrating a groomed or packed surface and when the next grooming might happen during this warm phase!
Trail Creek: The best description of the weather as of late is wild. Tuesday temps reached up to near 50º which resulted in some spring-like corn conditions. Areas that received heavy skier traffic yesterday were more or less shredded. Overnight rain fell, but as the morning progressed turned into intermittent snow squalls with some occasionally raging winds. Never fear, the Husky has been making the rounds today and there is still plenty of great skiing at Trail Creek.
Teton County Parks and Rec: Grooming was paused today (Wednesday) due to the warm temps and thinning snow pack. Staff will resume grooming after temps come down.
Shooting Star: Trails are in good shape after several warm days. Temperatures are expected to steadily drop during the daytime on Wednesday accompanied by high winds, which may create icier conditions during the afternoon as the currently wet snow profile refreezes. Outlook is calling for normal temps with steady snow and windy weather through Friday.
From Alta Track and Southern Valley: We are holding off on grooming until the weather turns to more favorable conditions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
From Grand Targhee: We have been above the rain line and it has been snowing quite a bit! We are still maintaining our Nordic system every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in the early morning. Classic track should be getting set every grooming session as well.
From Teton Canyon: Wednesday grooming turned out well. Then it really began to blow and snow.
February Newsletter from our friends at Hole Hiking
Atmospheric River
February started with a bang with a winter weather advisory, big wind, and lots of snow! The term “atmospheric river” has been around for about 30 years and is defined as a “phenomenon of concentrated water vapor in the atmosphere.” It’s certainly a term that I hear more often these days. With the current storm system, it means lots of moisture mixed with wind and warm temperatures, and dare I say it, rain. During winter months in Jackson Hole, we don’t like to say that word. I usually say “the R word” to not jinx the weather because it not only wreaks havoc on the streets but has a devastating impact on the snowpack.
Snowpack is directly affected by weather and temperatures. Lots of new, heavy, windblown snow will increase avalanche danger. Most slides occur during a storm cycle. Rain saturates the snowpack which can cause very wet and heavy avalanches. With so many great snow sports in the region, we all need to remember to execute them safely. Keep informed with current snow conditions by visiting the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center website at www.bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org.
TWO IMPORTANT ISSUES — LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD
1. A Wyoming Senate panel is demanding that Congress give the state all federal lands and mineral rights in the Equality State, except Yellowstone National Park
Since the start of this year, the Wyoming Senate has been busy. It’s time to speak out. This land is precious and should be protected by the community and people of this state. Republican Senator Bob Ide from Casper wants 30 million acres of protected land to use and “dispose of the land.” Check out the article in Wyofile. There is a direct link to the bill and a tab to make a comment.
Learn more:
Senate panel wants all federal lands in Wyoming except Yellowstone
2. Open Season On Wyoming Mountain Lions Would Be Overkill
As residents of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), we have a unique opportunity to protect the web of life. This area is a jewel for diversity and the pulse of nature. Most of the residents are wild and can’t speak for themselves. Those that can speak need to raise their voices.
Grizzly bears and mountain lions are being threatened. Nature must have balance. Predator/ prey relationships were created by the universe. This is not a time for short-sightedness. We have the power to alter nature because we are human. Let’s find our voice to speak out for the animals and the protection of wild nature.
Learn more:
Open Season On Wyoming Mountain Lions Would Be Overkill, Hunters Say
Trump team reviewing grizzlies’ Endangered Species Act protections
United together,
Cathy Shill
Founder, The Hole Hiking Experience
Events
SheJumps – Teton Nordic Ski School – Women’s Nordic Series
Monday, February 10
Join SheJumps and the ladies of Teton Nordic Ski School for a fun and social Nordic Ski Series in the Teton Valley! Skate and classic skiing is welcome.
Please Share Your Photos
Anytime
We know you’re going on adventures. Please share your photos, stories, and winter trail wisdom with us so that we can inspire the community to get outside and have some fun.
Saturday, February 15
This premier Nordic race includes distances for all ages and ability levels, with a 20K, 10K, 5K, 3K, and a free 1/2K. This is a skate or freestyle Nordic skiing event.
