Got some good wet, heavy snow last night and were expecting more today. However the sun broke out late morning, so instead of staying in for the day, we ventured out in the cold for a little trail/snow run. The storm actually went "dry" as the fancy weather folk would say. Cold north wind kept the accumulation low, whereas a warmer, upslope wind would have dumped more on us. We got about 6 inches total in the NW part of town, so not too bad. Ute was a winter wonderland when we got out.
Usually get this more in the spring snows, but I love the icicles on the spruce.
Kathleen heading into Ute Valley, glad to be out of the wind!
Footing was tricky as there was water running under the snow in a lot of spots.
Looking over the bluff toward the mountains.
Kathleen navigating the boulders - the snow hides a lot of loose rock, so footing is tentative on days like this.
The "stream" was little wider this morning!
