It happened!
On the day that Cheryl and I bought our little slice of the Chihuahuan Desert in Big Bend, I commented on how awesome it would be to see it snow in the desert. It rarely happens but it does happen when conditions are right.
All of the necessary ingredients to whip up a snow event came together yesterday. The temperature dropped steadily all day long. The wind picked up and pushed in moisture-filled clouds and packed them tight from horizon to horizon.
And then at about 7:30 last night, snow flakes started to fall soundlessly and gently — and continued to do so through the night. A light dusting of snow turned into several inches by morning. We woke up to a winter wonderland here in the middle of the desert.
We were wide-eyed, slack-jawed, and speechless at the sight. Had to get outdoors. Here are a few pics of our first snow day at the cabin.
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Man, I can imagine the silence. Just beautiful!
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So many birds at the trees where you camped. The only sounds outside are the birds. Love it.
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Absolutely beautiful….
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🙂
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Unbelievable Omar! Would love to see the mountains once the sun comes out! I hope you get to take some pics.
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Got some good pics of the surrounding mountains. Will send to you by text.
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How beautiful! Thank you, Omar, for sharing this lovely scene with us! As I sit here looking at my rain-soaked, sodden yard, with the last remains of the leaf litter, a few brave little pansies, and long-forgotten flowering kale that has inexplicably decided to bloom, I can only dream of a pristine white blanket over it all. Meanwhile, you are enjoying a rare look at the desert under a mantle of snow. God is good. Thanks again for sharing.
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Thanks for following our adventure, Lanni. Best wishes for a blessed New Year 🙂
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I love the desert. Through the years I have seen some beautiful snow. My favorite was an ice storm. Ice coated mesquites with the sun shining through them becomes a heavenly crystal scene that is beyond imagination.
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Amazing place, indeed. 🙂
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