Jim Woodmencey

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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Winter '24-'25 ended up with above-average snowfall, again

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jim Woodmencey

I know it’s the time of year when everyone is thinking about spring and eager for warm and sunny weather, but it is also time to do my recap of the winter season. In this week’s column, I’ll review Jackson’s weather from December through March, to see how this winter compared to last winter and to the long-term averages. If you want the short story, winter 2024-25 was snowier and wetter than normal and overall, temperatures were warmer than normal in town this past winter.
Winter '24-'25 ended up with above-average snowfall, again

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jim Woodmencey

I know it’s the time of year when everyone is thinking about spring and eager for warm and sunny weather, but it is also time to do my recap of the winter season. In this week’s column, I’ll review Jackson’s weather from December through March, to see how this winter compared to last winter and to the long-term averages. If you want the short story, winter 2024-25 was snowier and wetter than normal and overall, temperatures were warmer than normal in town this past winter.
Length of days to increase rapidly with equinox

1 month ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jim Woodmencey

The astronomical spring season will officially begin here in Jackson Hole on Thursday at precisely 3:01 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. This is known as the vernal equinox. To celebrate the arrival of spring, I’ll review what the equinox signifies and explain some of the nuances of this particular change of season.
Length of days to increase rapidly with equinox

1 month ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jim Woodmencey

The astronomical spring season will officially begin here in Jackson Hole on Thursday at precisely 3:01 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. This is known as the vernal equinox. To celebrate the arrival of spring, I’ll review what the equinox signifies and explain some of the nuances of this particular change of season.
The groundhog says winter is only half over, as usual

2 months ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jim Woodmencey

This January was a little dismal for snowfall around Jackson Hole. But just as the month ended it was like someone flipped a switch on the snowmaking machine, giving us a good dump of snow over Groundhog Day weekend. This past Sunday was Groundhog Day. It’s the day that marks the halfway point of our astronomical winter season. It’s been six weeks since the winter solstice in December and there’ll be six more weeks until we reach the spring equinox in March.
The groundhog says winter is only half over, as usual

2 months ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jim Woodmencey

This January was a little dismal for snowfall around Jackson Hole. But just as the month ended it was like someone flipped a switch on the snowmaking machine, giving us a good dump of snow over Groundhog Day weekend. This past Sunday was Groundhog Day. It’s the day that marks the halfway point of our astronomical winter season. It’s been six weeks since the winter solstice in December and there’ll be six more weeks until we reach the spring equinox in March.
Skiers are always waiting for the 'Big One'

2 months ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jim Woodmencey

In this town, all it takes to get a skier or snowboarder excited is to hear the words “winter storm warning.” Because that means a big dump of snow is on its way. Right? Well, not necessarily. Winter weather advisories, watches and warnings all have specific criteria that the National Weather Service uses before issuance.
Skiers are always waiting for the 'Big One'

2 months ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jim Woodmencey

In this town, all it takes to get a skier or snowboarder excited is to hear the words “winter storm warning.” Because that means a big dump of snow is on its way. Right? Well, not necessarily. Winter weather advisories, watches and warnings all have specific criteria that the National Weather Service uses before issuance.
'24 was Jackson’s second snowiest year on record

Jan 12, 2025 | jhnewsandguide.com | Jim Woodmencey

The final tally is now in, and 2024 has become the second snowiest year on record in the town of Jackson. The annual snowfall total from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024, at the Jackson Climate Station was 141.7 inches. The snowiest year on record was in 1967, when 154.9 inches of snow fell in town. Prior to this year, 1971 was the second snowiest, with 130.2 inches. That year has now dropped into third place. The long-term historical average annual snowfall in Jackson is 77 inches.
'24 was Jackson’s second snowiest year on record

Jan 7, 2025 | jhnewsandguide.com | Jim Woodmencey

The final tally is now in, and 2024 has become the second snowiest year on record in the town of Jackson. The annual snowfall total from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024, at the Jackson Climate Station was 141.7 inches. The snowiest year on record was in 1967, when 154.9 inches of snow fell in town. Prior to this year, 1971 was the second snowiest, with 130.2 inches. That year has now dropped into third place. The long-term historical average annual snowfall in Jackson is 77 inches.