The temps have definitely dropped. And then the moisture came … which many here in the desert welcome, but we still have a strong dislike for any kind of wet weather. It poured here on Monday all day long. That resulted in some fresh snow in the mountains surrounding the valley. It’s a pretty winter scene … but cold nonetheless. 

 

Snow in the mountains. Photo taken from our backyard.

Snow in the mountains. Photo taken from our backyard.

UPDATE 12/18/08: More rain here in the desert yesterday and lots more snow in the mountains. Take a look at these views taken from our front yard. Gorgeous … but c-o-l-d!

 

Fresh snow on Mt. San Jacinto

Fresh snow on Mt. San Jacinto

 

Palm trees & snow. An interesting combination.

Palm trees & snow. An interesting combination.

 

Looking through a cactus

Looking through a cactus

 

That's enough snow, thank you. Now warm up!

That's enough snow, thank you. Now warm up!