Grand Teton String Lake Forecast Thursday – Friday 17-18 June

  • Short-term forecast, emphasizing weather parameters most important to visitors in the Jenny Lake / String Lake / Leigh Lake region
  • Animations of expected weather radar and expected wind gusts updated daily.
    • Other weather parameters added when they may be significant.
    • For orientation, animation maps show Wyoming and a small portion of the surrounding states.
  • Temperature graphic is for the Airport. Subtract a couple of degrees for String Lake and 3-5 degrees if a visitor asks about Colter Bay.
  • The wind gusts forecasts are usually (in the summer) a reasonable forecast for average sustained wind speeds at 9,000 – 11,000 feet for backcountry hikers.

Above normal temperatures continue through Saturday

Thursday : Sunny. Warmer than normal with highs in the low 80’s. Moderate afternoon breezes.

Friday – Saturday: Continued dry and warmer than normal with highs in the mid 80’s. Moderate to strong afternoon breezes.

Extended Outlook:

A break in the heat Sunday and Monday with a chance of isolated showers Sunday afternoon and more seasonable temperatures. High’s in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s.

Warmer on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs in the mid 80’s.

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