Buckrail Daily: Fire restrictions lifted // Orgs offer creative aging classes // Above-average precip in August

“The first week of September through Labor Day is expected to feature a mix of beautiful early fall weather with stretches of more unsettled weather including showers and thunderstorms.”

August saw more precipitation than normal, and September is expected to see above-average moisture, as well.

Today’s Top Stories

Fire restrictions lifted due to recent moisture; dry conditions still possible

JACKSON, Wyo. — Recent cool and wet weather has allowed Teton Interagency Fire managers to lift stage 1 fire restrictions in the region, though fire danger remains “high.” Implemented toward the end […]

New creative classes to be offered for Jackson residents age 55 and up

JACKSON, Wyo. — This fall and winter, several local arts organizations are leaning into providing more creative learning opportunities for adults 55 and older. The classes, which are funded in part by […]

Construction to begin on new truck scale at Recycling Center

JACKSON, Wyo. — Work will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling Center (ISWR) for the construction of a new truck scale. ISWR will remain […]

Recap of a wet August 2026 and a look-ahead to September

JACKSON, Wyo. – August was warmer than average and wetter than average for most of the region, with monthly rain totals of around 3 inches in Jackson and 3-6 inches across the higher […]

Conservation org to host postcard writing events for Roadless Rule

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Greater Yellowstone Coalition (GYC) is hosting three postcard writing events this week and is inviting the public to attend and weigh in on the Roadless Rule, which is […]

Teton Valley Tin Cup Challenge raises $4.5M this year

DRIGGS, Idaho — The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Tin Cup Challenge brought in $4,509,605 this year, breaking last year’s record by almost $1 million — a 16% increase — according to […]