Gros Ventre Wilderness, WY
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (13 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Not Recommended for camping. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (13 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (13 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Gros Ventre Wilderness
Gros Ventre Wilderness is a Wyoming destination for a rugged wilderness with trails, camps, hot-springs access, and remote terrain.
Make the Most of a Gros Ventre Wilderness Day
Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.
Weather Tips for Gros Ventre Wilderness
- Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
- Turn around before exposed ridges, canyon rims, or open ground become unsafe in lightning, heat, smoke, high wind, or poor visibility.
- Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
- Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildlife, spring runoff, wildfire smoke, and limited winter daylight.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Gros Ventre River
- Granite Hot Springs
- Slide Lake
- Hoback
- Jackson
Plan Around the Conditions
Choose the safest version of a Gros Ventre Wilderness day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.
7-Day Forecast for Gros Ventre Wilderness
Gros Ventre Wilderness Weather by Season
Winter
Winter at Gros Ventre Wilderness can bring snow, ice, strong wind, short daylight, and abrupt road or trail changes.
Spring
Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes generally open before high passes and backcountry trailheads.
Summer
Summer usually offers the broadest access, but heat, dry air, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.
Fall
Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early high-country snow. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra time on remote roads.
Key Climate Data Points
- Annual average temperature: around 35–43°F in Jackson Hole and colder at elevation, using the relevant local and elevation context.
- Annual snowfall: commonly 100–250 inches across mountain terrain.
- Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
- Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
- Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
- Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
- Best outdoor window: June through September for broad warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.