Jackson weather (Cody: appointed, employment, to buy)

[tramp]

What is the weather like in the Jackson, Yellowstone area from the middle of August to late September?

My wife and I have been trying to get up there from Louisiana for the last 2 years and it has always something to stop us. Year before last my wife had some medical problems during the summer. Last year I retired the end of June but was called back in July to train someone else when that person did not work out. So here we are again hoping to make the trip in late August or early September, weather permitting, and hoping the crowds will be gone.

Any suggestions for a tour guide or anything else would be appreciated. I am looking at the Ranch Inn as it has some great reviews. Thanks in advance.

[WyoNewk]

Crowds start to thin down a bit after mid-August, and after Labor Day they start shuttering a few campgrounds, etc. Summer's weather will last until mid-September, then it's anybody's guess. Snow isn't at all uncommon in late September, but the warm and sunny days will still outnumber the cold and/or wet ones. Major winter storms are possible but only last for 2-3 days.

In a nutshell, late August/early September is a GREAT time to visit Yellowstone. Summer's crowds have gone; summer's weather remains.

As always, bring some rain gear, warm jacket, sweat shirts or sweaters... or plan to buy them as souvenirs.

Late afternoon and early morning are the absolute best times to visit Yellowstone -- before the crowds arrive or after they've left. I've never used a guide and don't think many do unless it's a fishing guide, etc. There's lots of literature online or in book form to provide ideas for places to visit. Look for a book store before getting to the Park -- Cody, Jackson, West Yellowstone. Or search for them on Amazon.

[jody_wy]

Late Aug , Sept cool morning warm to hot afternoons, most the bugs are gone!!!!!

[Ltdumbear]

Throughout the month of September, if you pull over to the side of the road (in Grand Teton National Park, or Yellowstone) walk about a hundred feet away from the pavement, and stand quietly in the midst of a bunch of Pine Trees, or in the middle of a wide-open field and listen carefully...you can almost hear the park 'breathe a deep sigh of relief' that the crowds are FINALLY gone...

...at least until mid to late December, when the snowpack is deep enough to allow hordes of snow-machines/snow-mobiles to start 'shooshing' through.

Assuming you can keep your travel-schedule (this time around) I truly envy you, because it really IS the best time to visit the park.

European (seasonal) help is pretty much gone by then, and mostly you'll find the 'older and bolder' (as they are commonly referred to in Coolworks.com employment links) crowd stays behind to keep the gas-stations/convenience and numerous gift-shops operating, and (strangely) they seem much happier and relaxed, now that the college-interns are gone for the year...lol

...this despite the fact that they, themselves will be laid-off for the season very soon, as well.

I have reached a point in my life where I'm giving serious thought to committing to full-time/permanent employment to any one of a small handful of lodges in (and around) the Yellowstone Park area, where I could work and live there (hopefully) year round...such a nice place to be...far, far away from the rat-race/metro-suburbia/urban-sprawl...

[ScottStielow]

Originally Posted by Ltdumbear

Throughout the month of September, if you pull over to the side of the road (in Grand Teton National Park, or Yellowstone) walk about a hundred feet away from the pavement, and stand quietly in the midst of a bunch of Pine Trees, or in the middle of a wide-open field and listen carefully...you can almost hear the park 'breathe a deep sigh of relief' that the crowds are FINALLY gone...

...at least until mid to late December, when the snowpack is deep enough to allow hordes of snow-machines/snow-mobiles to start 'shooshing' through.

Assuming you can keep your travel-schedule (this time around) I truly envy you, because it really IS the best time to visit the park.

European (seasonal) help is pretty much gone by then, and mostly you'll find the 'older and bolder' (as they are commonly referred to in Coolworks.com employment links) crowd stays behind to keep the gas-stations/convenience and numerous gift-shops operating, and (strangely) they seem much happier and relaxed, now that the college-interns are gone for the year...lol

...this despite the fact that they, themselves will be laid-off for the season very soon, as well.

I have reached a point in my life where I'm giving serious thought to committing to full-time/permanent employment to any one of a small handful of lodges in (and around) the Yellowstone Park area, where I could work and live there (hopefully) year round...such a nice place to be...far, far away from the rat-race/metro-suburbia/urban-sprawl...

Are interested in this Ltdumbear. Came across this story in March. Really good story, at least in my perspective. I posted the story on City Data/Wyoming. Here is the News link enjoy:

Yellowstone's Winter Caretaker story.

[tramp]

Working on the trip for late August. How is the at&t cell phone and onstar reception in the Jackson/Cody/Yellowstone area?

[jody_wy]

Originally Posted by tramp

Working on the trip for late August. How is the at&t cell phone and onstar reception in the Jackson/Cody/Yellowstone area?

Wyoming Cell Phone Coverage Map

AT&T Maps - Wireless Coverage Map for Voice and Data Coverage from AT&T

[tramp]

Just got back from Yellowstone and the Black Hills. Had a great time in both. Yellowstone was hazy from the wild fires on the west coast but the pictures came out ok. Disappointed in Jackson. I thought it was a tourist trap - just my opinion.

[sunsprit]

Originally Posted by tramp

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Disappointed in Jackson. I thought it was a tourist trap - just my opinion.

Well, here's a Wyoming resident who agrees with your opinion.

Beautiful settings for both Jackson and The Black Hills, but very dependent upon tourist income. It's worth the effort and expense to be a bit more independent and get away from the crowded areas. Not difficult to do if you're camping and can be independent of the hospitality businesses of the region.