Desert Snow

Apache Junction, Arizona

January 1, 2015

We woke up in the New Year to a beautiful desert snow storm.  The Superstition Mountains were frosted with the white magic.  The cholla cactus were also dusted with snow.  This is a view of the famous Flatiron peak in the Superstition Mountains.  A sight we will be enjoying from our new home in Apache Junction.

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First light revealed this magical desert landscape from the lost goldmine trail.

_DSC1085_6_7_2015_01_01-Superstitions-am-2-snowThe famous “Elvis Church” from Apacheland with the snow-covered Superstition Mountains in the background.  Hundreds of great western movies where filmed at Apacheland.  This church was also used in many movies.

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Finally a view of the magnificent Four Peaks in a snow storm.  This is a rare desert snow storm.  The snow coverage is all about elevation.  The lower desert in the foreground had not received any snow. Saving the best for last!

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