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Avalanche Forecasting
During the winter season, the Jenny Lake Rangers expand their team with a meteorological technician who works directly with the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center. This role strengthens an ongoing partnership that supports snowpack assessments, maintains two monitoring stations within the park, and contributes park-specific data to the daily avalanche forecast. These forecasts are relied upon by skiers and mountaineers, ensuring they have accurate, localized snow and weather information before entering Grand Teton’s backcountry.
Winter Forecasting at a Glance:
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In 2018, the Foundation supported the purchase and installation of two weather stations at Surprise Meadow and Surprise Pinnacle, providing real-time data from high-elevation locations within the park. These stations deliver critical information on weather and snowpack conditions, supporting professionals who depend on accurate, localized forecasts—including the seasonal avalanche forecaster. By improving access to live, site-specific data, this investment enhances safety, decision-making, and backcountry preparedness throughout Grand Teton National Park.
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