- 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.
Slightly cooler, then a brief break in the heat on Sunday
Wednesday: Sunny and not quite as warm or windy. Highs in the low to mid 80’s and afternoon gusts 18-22 mph.
Thursday – Saturday: Continued dry and warmer than normal with highs in the low to mid 80’s. Each day. Moderate 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 next Wednesday. Highs in the mid 80’s.
Expected wind gusts Wednesday afternoon 16 June over Wyoning Expected wind gusts Thursday afternoon 17 June over Wyoming