A Crisp day in the Desert

Rain fell last night in the Phoenix area, quite a bit in fact; most spots around the region had one to three quarters of an inch. Today the clouds were still threatening, but only a few sprinkles occurred. But, the photography was superb, so I headed out to White Tank again to enjoy the crisp air and the changing light. The sun darted in and out of the clouds, which billowed over the mountains. The effect was gorgeous!

This view is looking north, toward the Mogollon Rim. The clouds hung over the rim all day, making a nice backdrop for the desert. While it rained here, up on the rim Flagstaff had almost a foot of snow.

The teddy bear chollas were translucent in the sunshine, as the barrels soaked up the moisture.

More rain is forecast for tomorrow night, with additional storms likely in the following week. This wet sequence will set up a great flower season in March and April!