NV — Nevada
NV Extreme Heat Season Begins
Las Vegas and southern Nevada valleys regularly exceed 105°F from June through September. Desert hiking is dangerous above 100°F — hike before 8 AM or after 5 PM only. Carry 1 liter per hour minimum.
NV Elk Archery Season Opens
Nevada archery elk season begins in limited-entry units (Ruby Mountains, Bull Run, Jarbidge). Draw odds are extremely low — permit holders should verify unit conditions early.
NV Pronghorn Season Opens
Nevada pronghorn antelope season opens in open desert units. Great Basin pronghorn herds are recovering — verify your permit unit and glassing areas before departure.
NV Fall Desert Adventure Window
Nevada desert temperatures return to the optimal 55–80°F range. Prime season for Sand Mountain, Logandale Trails, and Red Rock Canyon. Crowds minimal compared to spring.
🌎 Mountain West (All States)
Mountain West Wildflower Season
High country wildflowers peak across the Mountain West — Glacier NP beargrass, Maroon Bells columbine, Sawtooth lupine, and Wasatch Indian paintbrush. Elevations 8,000–12,000 ft peak July 1–20.
Mountain West Fire Season Peak
Fire season peaks across the Mountain West (July–August). Smoke from large fires in ID, MT, WY, and CO regularly affects air quality across all 8 states. Check AQI before strenuous outdoor activities.
Mountain West Avalanche Season Opens
Avalanche centers across the Mountain West begin daily forecasts — CAIC (CO), UAC (UT), GNFAC/WCMAC (MT), BTAC (WY/MT), SAC (ID). Never travel in avalanche terrain without checking the local forecast.
Mountain West Ski Season Opens
Resorts across CO, UT, WY, ID, and MT open their first lifts — typically Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Snowbird, and Jackson Hole lead. Snowpack varies by range; check base depths before booking trips.