Buckrail Daily: Spring avy danger, Targhee airport shuttle and potential solar eclipse views

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“Solar influence can rapidly cause wet, loose avalanches on southerly aspects, while on a northerly aspects, it can influence drier snow problems, like wind slabs, and make them more prone to triggering all at the same time.”

Fluctuations in early spring temperatures are creating considerable avalanche danger in parts of the Teton backcountry.

Today’s Top Stories

TBCA reminds Teton Pass skiers of unstable spring snow

WILSON, Wyo. — Warmer weather is driving many people outdoors, but it’s creating some risks for backcountry users. The Teton Backcountry Alliance (TBCA) followed up on an observation shared on Bridger Teton […]

Grand Targhee answers Teton Valley’s need for airport transportation

ALYA, Wyo. — The Ghee’s blue buses will be helping travelers reach their adventure destinations with a newly launched airport shuttle Grand Targhee Resort said the staff began discussing a solution for an […]

Solar eclipse could be partially visible from Jackson on April 8

JACKSON, Wyo. — Just like it did in 2017, eclipse fever is spreading ahead of the total solar eclipse, expected on Monday, April 8. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon […]

Snow King Observatory and Planetarium to open June 1

JACKSON, Wyo. — Snow King Mountain Resort is now closed for the off-season, and the Snow King Observatory and Planetarium (SKOP) will be available to the public on June 1 after the resort reopens for […]

Youth Job Fair offers opportunities to high school students

JACKSON, Wyo. — High school students can meet potential employers, and practice their job-seeking skills at the Youth Job Fair on Friday, April 26. This year’s job fair will take place at the Jackson Hole […]

Bison, goat, moose hunting application deadlines extend until April 30

JACKSON, Wyo. — Wyoming resident hunting application deadlines for sheep, moose, goat and bison has been moved back from last year’s deadline of March 31 to Tuesday, April 30. Starting Monday, April […]

SNAPPED: Gaper Day 2024

TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — See any gapers on the mountain on April 1? Another Gaper Day is in the books. By all accounts, it was a more relaxed holiday than usual, probably […]

Readers express strong feelings about potholes in town

JACKSON, Wyo. — Spring weather brings welcome sunshine to town, but the spring thaw is not without a downside. Potholes dot streets in Jackson and Teton County. Last week, Buckrail asked readers […]