Instead of relying on the default weather app on your smartphone, we recommend using our local resource, mountainweather.com. Every morning year-round, Jackson Hole meteorologist Jim Woodmencey interprets the local weather patterns to create a forecast, offering an informed sense of what to expect so you can plan and dress accordingly.
We lovingly pair this weekly Jackson Hole Weather Guide with a few favorite Jackson Hole Calendar of Events to make your planning a breeze.
THIS WEEK/WEEKEND:
Make plans to see "Velveteen" at Tumbleweed Creative Arts/Pink Garter Theatre, which opens Thursday (the 23rd). Performances are Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Crafted and composed by local artist Jesse Morgan, directed by Andrew Munz (artistic director of Tumbleweed), alongside a team of collaborators, "Velveteen" is an imaginative retelling of Margery Williams' beloved story about a toy rabbit who yearns to be real. For tickets, visit tumbleweedcreativearts.org.
Classic Horror Movie Nights at Riot Act Studio in the Center for the Arts will feature "Creature From the Black Lagoon" on Saturday at 7 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $20; visit riotact.org.
The Annual Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club's Ski & Gear Swap at Heritage Arena at the Teton County Fairgrounds will take place on Saturday. Snag some great deals for the upcoming ski season between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.; you'll be taking home some needed treasures! For more information and admission fees, go to jhskiclub.org.
Crystal Festival: A Rocks, Minerals, Gems and Crystal Show will be held from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Teton County Fairgrounds Community Building. Come meet mine owners, authors, lapidary artists, crystal healers, readers, geologists, rock hounds, and more. Free admission.
On Sunday, "Frankenstein: A Living Comic Book" is being performed at the Center for the Arts at 6 p.m. A Discovery! Series, tickets for all shows start at $8 for students and $15 for adults, with all ticketing fees included. To purchase, click here.
MUSIC MOMENTS:
Get into the Halloween spirit at Walk Festival Hall in Teton Village with the Jackson Hole Community Band's Halloween Concert. This one-hour concert, presented by the Grand Teton Music Festival, is free to the public. Children are encouraged to dress in costume, participate in the concert parade, and trick-or-treat in the Village following the program. Music from "Wicked," "CoCo" and other fun Halloween classics will be performed. Visit gtmf.org for more information.
DON'T MISS:
• Two Fer's: Buy one entree, get the second for $2; dinner, dine-in only. Check out Bistro, The Kitchen, Bin 22, Il Villaggio Osteria, and/or Bodega now through November 9th.
• Activities at Snow King continue through the end of the month: Mini golf is open daily until October 26th; Cowboy Coaster is open weekends only through October 26th (10 a.m.-5 p.m.); Scenic gondola daily through October 31st (10 a.m.-5 p.m.); Observatory & Planetarium is open for daytime and nighttime experiences through October 31st; and the Aurora restaurant is open nightly through October 31st.
Autumn is one of the best times to take a sunrise or sunset guided wildlife tour. Check out our article, Jackson Hole Wildlife Tours: The Essentials.
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Quick Facts
Average Temps in Jackson Hole:
- Winter (mid-November-early March): 30 degrees and below.
- Spring (March-May): 35-70 degrees.
- Summer (June-August): 70 - 85+ degree days with cooler mornings and evenings. Generally sunny, though afternoon thundershowers are frequent.
- Fall (September-early November): 45-75 degrees. Never rule out an early snowstorm in Jackson Hole!
For current conditions visit MountainWeather.com