Autumn in the Tetons

Grand Tetons (9/19/19) Alena Nicholas

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 Nicholas
  • Cottonwood, Jackson, WY (9/18/19) Alena Nicholas
  • Hoback River, Jackson Hole (9/18/19) Alena Nicholas
  • Cottonwood, 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 Nicholas
  • Aspen, Jackson Hole (9/19/19) Alena Nicholas
  • Grand Tetons (9/19/19) Alena Nicholas
  • Buffalo River, Grand Teton NP (9/19/19) Alena Nicholas
  • Jackson 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 Nicholas
  • Buffalo Valley Ranch, Jackson (9/19/19) Alena Nicholas
  • Buffalo Valley Ranch, Jackson (9/19/19) Alena Nicholas
  • Buffalo 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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