The snow doesn’t just fall on Star Valley—it buries it in a soft white blanket during the bitter cold. But how did the winter of 2024–2025 compare to others in Star Valley, and now that the snow is nearly gone, what do we miss, and what are we looking forward to next?
The winter of 2024–2025 in Afton brought colder-than-average temperatures, especially in January. While December and February had a few warmer daytime highs—reaching up to 39°F and 46°F—the overall averages stayed chilly. January stood out as the coldest month, with average temperatures just above 10°F and lows plunging to -26°F. February remained cold with nights dropping to -24°F, despite slightly warmer daytime highs. Overall, the season felt slightly harsher than average, with sharp lows and lingering cold spells that stretched deep into February (Weather Underground).
But numbers only tell part of the story. To really understand how winter impacts our school community, voices from SVHS share their winter experiences—and what they’re looking forward to as the season shifts.
“Winter only affects my routine a little bit. I didn’t do as much outdoors as I would have liked, as I had an illness that just didn’t want to let go. I really enjoy ice fishing in the winter, although I enjoy that it is ending. I enjoy the warm weather, sunshine, and getting outside to work,” said Mr. Hepworth.
Mr. Taylor loves getting outside and enjoying the outdoors. “I love the cold weather because it means snow in the mountains, and snow means riding my snowmobile in the backcountry! I’m looking forward to being on the mountain lakes this summer fishing with my family and friends.”
I personally enjoyed this winter, and although I didn’t get to do as many activities as I would have liked, I will definitely remember the good times and cold days that it brought to us.
With the snow melting and days getting longer, Star Valley is finally shaking off winter. Some folks loved the quiet and cold, others were ready for it to end. Either way, spring is here, and the winter memories still linger, much like the last bits of snow hiding in the shadows.
