Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 1/13/2023

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“This phenomenon occurs because cold air is denser than warm air and therefore it sinks and fills in lower elevation areas.”

Learn more about the weather phenomenon that makes the valley briefly disappear.

Today’s Top Stories

Inversions: The science behind what makes the valley briefly disappear

JACKSON, Wyo. — On winter mornings, a blanket of clouds hovering over the Jackson Hole Valley is a sure sign of a temperature inversion: when the air in the valley is colder […]

SNAPPED: Night skating on the Town Square

JACKSON, Wyo. — The ice rink on the Jackson Town Square is up and running for the winter season with skaters taking advantage of the cold evenings and lit-up rink. The rink […]

National Park Service to honor MLK Day with free admission

JACKSON, Wyo. — In honor of MLK Day/Equality Day, the National Park Service will waive entrance fees at all sites on Monday, Jan. 16. Commemorated on the third Monday of January, MLK […]

Gov appoints Byron Mathews as State Fire Marshal

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Byron Mathews as State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Matthews replaces Mark Young, who […]

TCSAR responds to skier injured near Four Pines

TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — This afternoon, Jan. 12, Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) responded to an injured skier outside of the southern boundary of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) in the […]

SNAPPED: Tube-tastic times at the King

JACKSON, Wyo. — King Tubes is back at the base of Snow King Mountain. King Tubes offers snow tubes, three smooth groomed lanes and a magic carpet to take you up the […]

Gordon delivers State of the State Address

JACKSON, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon delivered the annual State of the State address to the 2023 legislature yesterday morning, Jan. 11. In his speech, Gordon outlined a number of bills he […]

Game and Fish urge anglers to use caution on ice

JACKSON, Wyo. — With ice fishing season underway, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urging anglers to practice safety before venturing onto the ice. Ice on many waters may not be […]