Fireweed is thriving along Teton Pass, with an abundance of blooms visible to drivers at higher altitudes. Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer captured the beauty of the wildflowers, which typically bloom in July and August in the region.
Wildflowers in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Wildflowers in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem usually bloom from May through September. According to Grand Teton National Park, there are only about 60 continuous frost-free days a year in Jackson Hole, so the growing season is very short and the dominant blooming flowers change quickly from week to week.
A cloud inversion was also visible from Sulzer’s vantage point, adding to the scenic beauty of the area. A temperature inversion occurs when the air in the valley is colder than the air above it, resulting in a unique visual effect.
Original reporting: Buckrail (Jackson WY) — read the source article.
