The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed Teton Pass Thursday night at 9:15 pm due to deteriorating weather and road conditions. Crews will again conduct avalanche control measures overnight. There is no estimate of when the pass will be reopened.
The National Weather service says measurements of snow around the valley floor of Jackson Hole from the current storm ranged upward from 12 inches this morning. Among the amounts reported were 12 inches at Teton Village, 14 inches in South Park, 14 ½ inches at Wilson, 15 inches at the South Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and 16 inches in Alpine. A spotter at Swinging Bridge south of Jackson reported measuring 24 inches there. As the snow continues to fall in those significant amounts, activities in the region continue to be curtailed. Bridger Teton National … Continue Reading
The winter weather that swept into Jackson Hole yesterday not only snarled traffic, causing a host of slide-offs and fender-benders, but it also set up very serious avalanche conditions. Lead Avalanche Forecaster for the Bridger-Teton National Forest Bob Comey says … Continue Reading
Could this be it at last? The National Weather Service says a major change in the weather is in store for Western Wyoming beginning Wednesday and continuing into the weekend. According to the Weather Service, a strong, moist westerly flow is expected to develop, breaking … Continue Reading
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Thursday, December 29th, at 3:00 am for avalanche control. Due to an exceptionally weak snowpack and the expected severe winter storm with strong winds and heavy snow, the highway could remain closed through the morning. Snow slides that reach the highway … Continue Reading
Here comes the snow – maybe. The National Weather Service Monday afternoon issued a winter storm watch for northwestern Wyoming with a possible accumulation in the town of Jackson totaling between four to eight inches by Thursday, and one to two feet in the mountains. Forecasters say snowfall is expected … Continue Reading
Follow the flight of S. Claus on this special site put up by the North American Defense Command throughout the day!
The Fremont County Commission has designated funds for the Fremont County Museums Board to plan and design a replacement Dubois Museum. The County Commissioners last October approved a recommendation by the Capital Improvement and Maintenance Program: Long-term Committee to award a … Continue Reading
A plan to relieve traffic congestion and improve safety at Yellowstone National Park’s historic North Entrance has been approved now. The Finding of No Significant Impact allowing construction to begin on the Gardiner, Montana, North Entrance and associated Park Street infrastructure has been signed now. An Environmental Assessment proposing three alternatives was … Continue Reading
Several thousand participants arrived on the Jackson Town Square Saturday to participate in the 15th annual Old Bill’s Fun Run for Charities wearing their favorite Old Bill’s shirt from the last 14 years. The event combined with the perfect fall weather to … Continue Reading
