Grand Teton in February: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

Harsh season · VisitWhen score 52/100 · #10 of 12 months

February is a harsh-season month at Grand Teton National Park: crowds run 8% of the July peak (55,933 average visits). Weather: highs average 30°F and lows 4°F, with 2.3″ of precipitation and 10.5 hours of daylight. Roads and services are only partly open this month — see the access note below. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Bring for Grand Teton in February

Insulated parka + thermal base layersSee it on AmazonWhy: average lows of 4°F.
Packable rain jacketSee it on AmazonWhy: 2.3″ of precipitation is normal this month.
Traction devices (microspikes) and gaitersSee it on AmazonWhy: 28″ normal snowfall.

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Partial access: Teton Park Road is closed to vehicles roughly November–April (it becomes a ski/snowshoe route); US-26/89/191 through the park stays open. Current NPS conditions →

Grand Teton in February: what the park service says

February at Grand Teton carries the deepest snow on the ground at Moose, about 33 inches on average, by the park's records. The Teton Park Road between the Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge is closed to cars from November 1 to April 30 and open to skiers and snowshoers, with intermittent grooming. Between storms the days are sunny and the nights frigid.

Source: NPS 1, NPS 2, checked 2026-11-05.

Granite mountains with a cloudy blue sky and green and yellow trees and plants in the foreground — Grand Teton National Park — photo: NPS Photo/Tobiason (public-domain NPS media)

Crowds in February

Grand Teton averages 55,933 recreation visits in February — 8% of what July, the peak month, draws — this is the third-quietest month of the year. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging — crowds are thin by this park's standards.

Average visits (February)

55,933 (mean 2021–2025, NPS)

Share of the year

1.6% of annual visitation

vs. peak (July)

Weather & daylight

It is properly cold (highs average 30°F), and nights are frigid (lows average 4°F). Average precipitation is 2.3″ for the month. Normal snowfall is 28″ — expect snow on the ground. Mid-month daylight runs 10.5 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station MORAN 5WNW, WY US (6 mi from park coordinates, 6,805 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of February.

What to pack for Grand Teton in February

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

Insulated parka + thermal base layers — average lows of 4°F
Packable rain jacket — 2.3″ of precipitation is normal this month
Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — 28″ normal snowfall (compare other options)
Insulated, waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 28″ of snow is normal this month
Bear spray — recommended by the park in grizzly country (check current park regulations before you carry)

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Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Grand Teton are April and May.

Also at their best in February

Other parks whose computed February verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:

Zion in February — 25% of peak crowds, highs 58°F, score 80/100
Shenandoah in February — 9% of peak crowds, highs 47°F, score 77/100
Capitol Reef in February — 10% of peak crowds, highs 47°F, score 76/100
Carlsbad Caverns in February — 39% of peak crowds, highs 61°F, score 76/100

Common questions

Is Grand Teton crowded in February?

No — February is one of the quieter months: 8% of the July peak, averaging 55,933 visits (NPS, 2021–2025). See every month at Grand Teton.

What is the weather like in Grand Teton in February?

Average highs of 30°F, lows of 4°F, 2.3″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, MORAN 5WNW, WY US station). Compare it with other national parks in February.

What should I pack for Grand Teton in February?

Insulated parka + thermal base layers; Packable rain jacket; Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — the full weather-computed list is on this page. Going in March instead? Grand Teton in March has its own list.

Is everything open at Grand Teton in February?

Teton Park Road is closed to vehicles roughly November–April (it becomes a ski/snowshoe route); US-26/89/191 through the park stays open. Always check the park's live NPS alerts for current conditions.

See also: the best national parks to visit in February · Last verified 2026-09-24