JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton peaks have been given a fresh new coat of snow as Jackson Hole approaches the first official day of fall on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Cooler temperatures have brought rainstorms into town and frosty conditions on higher elevations, including Teton Pass.
As the valley retreats from summer, trees are revealing their fall colors with hues of gold, orange and red. The peak of fall foliage around Jackson is typically late September to mid-October, depending upon the weather.
Animals have begun to feel the transition into the winter months ahead. Elk, mule deer, bison and moose are mating during the fall rut, birds are embarking on their annual migration, squirrels are gathering nuts and hungry bears prepare for hibernation.
Shorter days and cooler nights mean animals are moving to lower elevations, including elk, moose, mule deer, wolves, bison and pronghorn. Reports of bears entering residential areas in search of food have prompted Wyoming Game and Fish Department officials to urge residents and visitors to be bear wise and secure all attractants.
With the National Weather Service’s Riverton predicting milder weather for next week, the entrance into fall could bring a warmer reprieve for people and animals alike, so the snow won’t stick around for long.
