Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Snow in Joshua Tree!

While many of my blogger friends are probably tired of snow, it's something that is rare and celebrated when it happens in the S. CA deserts. In the years we've been coming out to the Joshua Tree area, I've never had the chance to hike in the park after a snow, so this afternoon was a real treat!
It wasn't a big snow... just a couple inches. Temps were in the '20s and windy, so very cold, with some additional snow flurries during my hike. According to the weather report, tonight was the coldest night of the year in S. CA!!
I came across this snow cave with big icicles hanging down during my hike.
The photo above was taken by moonlight (10 second exposure).  I like the deep blue night sky!
I thought you might enjoy a comparison shot:  The old truck in my header photo (taken during the summer) and the same truck taken today after the snow.
Wishing you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2015!
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50 comments:

  1. DeniseinVADecember 31, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    How lovely for you to see snow in Joshua Tree. Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  2. DeniseinVADecember 31, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    Stunning photos by the way :).

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  3. AnitaDecember 31, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    Wow!!Soo great!!!Love it:)))))Wonderful just wonderful!

    Wish you a happy 2015

    Looking forward to see more from you:)

    Anita

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  4. s.cJanuary 1, 2015 at 2:17 AM

    Looks very nice and it stands for water in the dessert. Indeed a sight not to forget.

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  5. From The HeartJanuary 1, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    Snow in the desert...amazing! The pictures are so beautiful, as always.Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  6. eileeninmdJanuary 1, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    Beautiful scenes and photos... It is odd to see snow in the desert.. Wishing you and your family a happy & healthy New Year!

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  7. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.January 1, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    MAGNIFICHE FOTO !!!
    Myriam

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Those pictures are magical!

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  9. trav4adventuresJanuary 1, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    I SAW all the snow up your way! We drove up Highway 74, up past Vista Point, to see the snow. Our kids and granddaughter came with us because they wanted her to experience the snow. Needless to say, she didn't like it! (21 months old...) She just wanted MAMA! :-)
    Cheryl Ann

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  10. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)January 1, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Outstanding photos. We never got snow in the 8 years we lived down there in the desert - twice we got heavy rainstorms - which are magical also - but no snow. These photos are absolutely amazing - love the truck comparison photos. I'm so glad you got to hike after the snow.

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  11. Yogi♪♪♪January 1, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Happy New Year to you.
    When I was a kid for a while we lived in a little town in the mountains 90 or so miles from Phoenix. Sometimes during Christmas we would drive to Phoenix right after a rare snow. I always thought snow in the desert is one of the prettiest things I ever saw.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Happy New Year!

    I'm actually in Palm Springs visiting family. I don't k own if I can carve out time to get to Joshua Tree this trip. I felt rather foolish bringing a flannel shirt, but it has been my go-to shirt for this trip! But we are getting some sun. After all, we are New Englanders !

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  13. StephanieJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Fantastic shots! Happy New Year!

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  14. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 1, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Wow- that is awesome! Happy New Year!

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  15. Gerald (SK14)January 1, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    a wonderful selection shows a little snow can do to the landscape

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  16. Penelope NotesJanuary 1, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    What lovely and somewhat haunting photos to ring in the New Year! Snow in the desert seems like a contradiction but in moderation a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing your world.

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  17. Gemma WisemanJanuary 1, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    Stunning photos. The old truck is quite a character with lots of attitude. But my favourite photo is of the icicles in the cave.

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  18. TexWisGirlJanuary 1, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    that is really cool (no pun intended!) beautiful scenes of things i wouldn't expect to see together (snow and joshua trees). :) happy new year to you, too!

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  19. SaunJanuary 1, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful pics ! Happy New year to you and yours !

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  20. JimJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    These shots are fantastic

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  21. CloudiaJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    How splendid!

    ALOHA and Happy New Year from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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  22. ak_utJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    wow, that looks fantastic!
    happy new year!!

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  23. LeoviJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:31 AM

    Yes, I love, beautiful photos, a wonderful and amazing snowy wilderness! I wish you a happy 2015 full of light dawns that fill you with vitality and beautiful sunsets that cover your tender heart!

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  24. Hootin AnniJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:37 AM

    Oh my gosh, I never realized such a storm could befall the desert....these are spectacular.

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  25. Snapperoni :: PhotographyJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    Love these snow pictures! :D (Particularly the moonlight photo... it looks amazing.)

    I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and Happy New Year! :D

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  26. GigaJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    It's nice that you show snow of the country where it is rare. Beautiful pictures. I wish the happy days of the year has already begun!

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  27. SusanJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    Wow, these are beautiful! Snow really changes the look of Joshua Park! Nice change compared to the heat you can get there.

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  28. AlJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    That's awesome - very unique and beautiful photos. Happy New Year!

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  29. Diane AZJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    It certainly is a rare treat to see snow in the desert! I love the moonlight photo and the icicles and also the old truck with and without snow.

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  30. CarverJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    These are all wonderful shots. Happy New Year!

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  31. Share my GardenJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    A wonderful set of photos - and rather bizarre, snow in the desert! Wishing you all the best for 2015.

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  32. magiceyeJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Superb captures all!!

    Happy New Year!!

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  33. JudyJanuary 2, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    It is so odd to see the snow in the desert! Of course, I have never been to the desert, but it is supposed to be brown and sandy, not white...

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  34. peppylady (Dora)January 2, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    Snow is quite common in North Idaho. I've never heard of a Joshua tree and just google it. Well it in the genus Yucca and there yucca that grows hear. Anyhow it cool looking tree.
    Thanks for stop in and coffee is on

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  35. MridulaJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    Sucha delightful collection of pictures!

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  36. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Wonderful captures !!! Those Joshua trees are fantastic.

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  37. Thomas LeeJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    The desert looks eerie when frozen

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  38. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"January 2, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    I'd heard the song about "it never rains in Southern California" and had never considered the possibility of snow. Not a huge snowfall to be sure, but a very pretty one.

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  39. John's IslandJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    Hi SP & P, These photos are just great! I would like photos of this area during any season, but seeing the snow there is pretty rare. Excellent comparison photos of the old truck. Thanks for sharing your photography! And thanks for stopping by my blog too! John

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  40. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 3, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    How beautiful it is! I love JT, as I may have told you a million times or so, and I will certainly never see it in the snow.

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  41. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJanuary 3, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Snow in the desert lands - wow what a wonderful contrast it makes for your photos. Unexpected and delightful.

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  42. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 4, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    Snow in the desert, quite amazing !

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  43. KorynJanuary 4, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    Oh wow, the first and fourth photos are just surreal!

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  44. Jenn JilksJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Amazing photos! Yes, we had 4" yesterday, ice rain today.

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  45. Kenneth Cole SchneiderJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    You certainly took advantage of the photo ops provided by the snow, with excellent results.

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  46. Pat TillettJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Beautiful photos! I've been going to JT for most of my life and have only seen snow a couple of times there.
    I never got a single photo with snow it though. You really took some great ones.

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  47. CountryMumJanuary 8, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Amazing images!!

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  48. MerisiJanuary 10, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Oh, I am in awe! You captured the most exquisite scenes. I am so glad you finally managed to experience and see some snow in that beautiful part of the world.
    I love the truck in the snow. Breath-takingly beautiful, all!

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  49. WayneJanuary 11, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Joshua Tree is on my bucket list ... The ice and snow are quite unexpected!!

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  50. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    The first shot in this series is my favorite. Looks like a wide path is leading us into the desert.

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