Natural snow · January
Jackson Hole snow in January
Over the last 11 winters, mid-mountain (2,554 m) at Jackson Hole had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 100% of January days. The summit (3,185 m) reached 100%, the village (1,924 m) 91%.
Questions
Is there snow in Jackson Hole in January?
Yes, reliably. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 100% of January days over the last 11 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late January for snow at Jackson Hole?
The first and second halves of January have been about as reliable as each other (100% and 100%).
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Jackson Hole in January?
11 of the last 11. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of January days. Eleven winters show how much one season differs from the next, not a long-term trend.
Does this include snowmaking?
No. These figures are modelled natural snow only, so groomed pistes often ski better than this.