We had snow in Wyoming on Aug 2, first of the season and much in the high elevations did not fully melt adding some 36 reforming glacial areas. Its going to be a long cold winter for the US.
Was not aware of the August snow. Must have been high up.
Glaciers always melt some and grow some. It has been that way for centuries. Glad to hear they are growing again as a lot of Wyoming water comes from those glaciers.
Living in Texas now so I can't say I will miss the cold weather. Best of luck in the snow and cold.
It made it to the valley floor in Yellowstone.
Today temps are near 90. By next Saturday we will struggle to make 60-65 degrees. Its going to be interesting as many hunts opened up this week.
Spent many years as a hunting guide just outside the east entrance to Yellowstone.
I have a feeling that many of these hunters are going to get caught unprepared. This storm is going to bring a good amount of moisture (snow) to mid and high elevations. Probably a foot or more.
Damn I hope for their sakes they are prepared. I still remember heading up to hunting camp to get ready for the first hunt of the year. Should have taken about eight hours on horse back. Because of having to clear the trail it took over a day. Most of which was raining. That night it dropped to 10 above and began to snow. Spent a soggy cold night. Next day about 9:00 made it in the camp. Pulled one of the tents out of storage set it up was very greatful for the heater in that tent.
Have no doubt some would have been in dire straits in that situation.
I used to tell everyone that was the coldest I had ever been until I spent some winter in Siberia. Now I can say it is a toss up.
