JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation has closed the local outdoor ice rinks due to warm temperatures and the current weather forecast.

In a Monday press release, Parks and Rec said that warm daytime and nighttime temperatures have forced the agency to close its ice rinks at the Teton County Fairgrounds and Owen Bircher Park in Wilson out of safety concerns. Based on the current temperature forecast, Parks and Rec staff do not anticipate being able to reopen the rinks in the near future.

“Staff will continue to monitor temperatures and will attempt to restore the rinks if conditions improve,” reads the news release. “If significantly colder weather does not arrive in the next couple of weeks, the ice rinks may remain closed for the rest of the season.”

Parks and Rec delayed the opening of the town ice rinks due to warm weather in December and early January. Per the statement, under typical winter conditions, the outdoor rinks can remain usable through early March.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.