- 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.
A very warm start to the week…
Tuesday: Continued sunny and hot by afternoon. Strong afternoon breezes, with gusts 30-35 mph. Temperatures again 85-90 deg. As a comparison, eastern Montana will see high temperatures 104-108 deg F on Tuesday.
Wednesday: Sunny and not quite as warm or windy. Highs in the low to mid 80’s and afternoon gusts 18-22 mph.
Extended Outlook:
Thursday – Saturday: Continued dry and warmer than normal with highs in the low to mid 80’s.
A possible break in the weather 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.
Expected wind gusts Wyoming Tuesday afternoon 15 June Expected wind gusts Wyoming Wednesday afternoon 16 June