January

Seeking a true wintry experience in Yellowstone? Making the visit in January will reveal both the frigid extremes of this high elevation climate, but also the frosted elegance of the season. By the first month of the New Year snow has been blanketing the terrain for months, some valley floors accumulating as much as 2-3 feet or perhaps even more! So make sure to pack waterproof, insulated boots in case you find yourself needing to navigate through snow banks. Considering the average high in Yellowstone in January is 28F (-2C), make sure to bring a well insulated jacket! Waterproof layers are also a must. While January can be one of the clearest months due to regular below freezing temperatures (meaning it can be a great time for scenery!) snow is always a possibility. The snow covered terrain of Yellowstone National Park is not only beautiful to observe, but can be perfect for spotting wildlife. The white chilly layer makes for a perfect backdrop that elusive animals like wolves will stand out against.

February

February, the month of love. No matter the chilly circumstances of winter, things still heat up in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Breeding season for the three native species of canine found within the park begins, which includes the red fox, coyote and the gray wolf. This is a great month to visit to potentially observe these animals exhibiting courtship behaviors. Just make sure to bring cozy, waterproof layers to prepare for daily below freezing temperatures and possible blizzards. Another animal to seek out in winter is the largest in the park- bison. This species grows a thick winter coat and will migrate into lower elevation areas in order to survive the extremes of the season. Large herds will move into areas like Mammoth Hot Springs and the Lamar Valley in search of less snowy terrain in order to make foraging easier. This can be a great time to get the iconic snowy faced bison shots!

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March

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March is the first month of the year that spring begins peeking out from behind the wintry veil. The average high temperature for this month is 39F (3.8C), which is only a few degrees above freezing but is still enough for snow and ice to begin to recede, leaving behind potential slush and mud. Once again, don’t forget those waterproof boots! Usually by March 15, access into Yellowstone National Park by snowmobile or snowcoach comes to an end, so if you are planning on a winter tour over the snow covered roads of the park, make sure to check the date. This is also the timeframe that elk begin their seasonal antler shedding. Antlers, which are bony structures that grow from the heads of the male elk and can potentially weigh up to 30lbs each, are dropped every year and take 150-170 days to fully grow back.

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