March 2016 Daily Updates & Photos for Grand Teton National Park & JH: A Monthly Journal

“Look for an early Spring in 2016! March is always a month of transitions”

March 1, 2016 :

All you have to do is click on March 2015 Daily Updates to get a feel of what to expect!  February ended about the same as the last of February in 2015. There’s minimal snow on the ground in the southern portion of the valley and a good snow pack in the mountains and at the base of the mountains. I expect an early exit by the wildlife on the National Elk Refuge—and that opens up all kinds of photographic opportunities! I’ve seen park snow plows out getting an early start on the season, including plowing the parking area at the Craig Thomas Visitor’s Center at Moose. Hopefully, they’ll plow Antelope Flats road and the road to the Chapel of the Transfiguration sooner than later this year.

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February 2016 Daily Updates & Photos for Grand Teton National Park & JH: A Monthly Journal

“February is loaded with possibilities. Get out and find them! ”

February 2, 2016 :

Snake River Overlook

Snake River Overlook: It was -10°F during the Alpenglow period this morning, but luckily, there wasn’t a lot of wind. The recent storm turned much of the valley into a Winter Wonderland! D810 and Nikon 24-70mm lens

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