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Season’s First Avalanches Reported

November 16, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
1st Avalanche

Even before the ski season has formally begun, the slopes around the region are already experiencing avalanches.  One outside Grand Targhee Ski Resort was triggered by a pre-season skier, but fortunately did not catch anybody in the slide.  Avalanche Forecaster Bob Comey says … Continue Reading

Weather Service Links Web Cams

November 16, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming Comments Off
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The infamous French General Napoleon Bonaparte is arguably credited as once saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”   When it comes to summarizing current weather conditions, that concept couldn’t be truer; especially as wintery weather moves into Wyoming.  Recently, the National Weather Service Office in Riverton … Continue Reading

YNP October Visitation Second Highest

November 15, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, State of Wyoming Comments Off
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The report on visitation to Yellowstone National Park during October has been published now and it indicates growth in visitation compared with the same month last year.  According to the statistics published by the National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics Office, recreational visits to the park numbered 177,069 for nearly … Continue Reading

Wolf Hunt Described As Evenly Distributed

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Officials with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department say the state’s first wolf hunt has been evenly distributed throughout the Wolf Trophy Game Management Area and Seasonal Wolf Trophy Game Management Area.  According to Game and Fish Large Carnivore Section Supervisor Mark Bruscino, hunters throughout the state have … Continue Reading

Wolves In Court Again

November 14, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming Comments Off
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A coalition of environmental groups represented by Earthjustice yesterday again filed a lawsuit in Washington D.C., seeking to have the transfer of the management of wolves in Wyoming turned back to the feds.  At issue once again is … Continue Reading

Early Snow Below Average

November 13, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Despite winter advisories over the weekend and a fair amount of grumbling from some about the first snow of the season, the accumulation in the region’s river basins does not come up to average yet.  According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, snow accumulation … Continue Reading

Yellowstone Trout Removal Continues

November 12, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, State of Wyoming Comments Off
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Yellowstone National Park removed more than 300,000 lake trout in 2012, bringing the total to more than 1.1 million of the non-native fish removed from Yellowstone Lake since they were first discovered in 1994.  The Yellowstone cutthroat population, the lake’s only native trout, has been … Continue Reading

Wyoming Wolf Hunt Largely Supported

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A University of Wyoming survey indicates there is strong support for hunting wolves throughout the state.  UW Political Science Professor Jim King says four out of five state residents agree with the plan to allow the hunting of gray wolves in Wyoming.  King says … Continue Reading

Grizzly Bears In Region Make Do

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While it has been a tough food year for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem due to this year’s drought, the bears appear to be doing well none-the-less due to their adaptability.  The Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee wrapped up their two-day fall meeting yesterday, and … Continue Reading

National Parks Observe Veterans’ Day

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To salute and honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, the National Park Service continues to recognize Veterans Day by offering a day of free entry. The practice began in 2006, and each year, all 398 national park units across America will offer vets … Continue Reading

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  • Tanker Crash Closes Eastbound US 30 Near Medicine Bow [PHOTOS] - May 24, 2013
    The Memorial Day Holiday is off to a sketchy start after a tanker rolled over on US 30, closing the eastbound lanes approximately seven miles west of Medicine Bow. The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports that the tractor trailer combination involved in the crash was pulling two tanker trailers. The rear trailer rolled off the roadway [...] [...]
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  • Warming Up Today With Thunderstorms Across The East - May 24, 2013
    Fog will quickly diminish across the far southeast corner of the state through the late morning hours today.  As soon as that sun comes out, temperatures will rise into the upper 70′s for many locations.  Winds will be lighter today, and not as gusty through the afternoon.  The best location for late-day developing thunderstorms will [...] [...]
  • Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend - May 24, 2013
    If you’re lucky enough to have Monday off for Memorial Day, don’t waste this three-day weekend. Get out and do something. Use it for what it’s intended for, but save some time for fishing. I’ll tell you what you can do on today’s show. [...]