Autumn has arrived early in the Tetons at Jackson, Wyoming.
California color spotter Alena Nicholas is photographing Grand Teton National Park and sent these images.
Cottonwood, Jackson, WY (9/18/19) Alena NicholasCottonwood, Jackson, WY (9/18/19) Alena NicholasHoback River, Jackson Hole (9/18/19) Alena NicholasCottonwood, Beaver Ponds below the Tetons (9/18/19) Alena Nicholas
She’s been photographing the Jackson area for the past week and the change of color has evolved rapidly from lime to yellow and, today, to orange and red.
Plains and the Grand Tetons (9/19/19) Alena NicholasAspen, Jackson Hole (9/19/19) Alena NicholasGrand Tetons (9/19/19) Alena NicholasBuffalo River, Grand Teton NP (9/19/19) Alena NicholasJackson Hole (9/19/19) Alena Nicholas
Daytime temperatures there are in the 60s, overnight temps in the low 30s. That’s a good combination to develop vibrant color.
At the beginning of the week, about 25% of the aspen and cottonwood had begun showing color. Now, it’s about 40%.
Buffalo Valley Ranch, Jackson (9/19/19) Alena NicholasBuffalo Valley Ranch, Jackson (9/19/19) Alena NicholasBuffalo Valley Ranch, Jackson (9/19/19) Alena NicholasBuffalo Valley, Jackson (9/19/19) Alena Nicholas
Autumn happens quickly in the Tetons.
Sunrise, Grand Teton NP, Wyoming (9/19/19) Alena Nicholas
Grand Teton National Park, WY (6,800′) – Patchy (10-50%)
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