Rumor is that a cold spell is sweeping the country, blanketing cars and yards with snow and making otherwise excitable dogs anxious about going outside to do their business. Meanwhile, Phoenix has been dipping into shirts and t-shirts weather and enjoying the 10-week period during which it doesn’t feel like we’re living in an oven set to 425°. It is already too damn hot!
With much of the country suffering through the cold, damp, overcast misery of winter, I wanted to share a slice of sunshine and hopefully brighten your day.
Hang in there, stay cozy, and know that one month from now I will be tremendously enviousness of whatever weather situation you might be facing. The Phoenix furnace is currently turned on low, so come on in!
Phoenix is well-known for its blue skies and cirrus cloudsThe towering cumulus clouds signal impending rain or, most often than not, are just passing through. The pictured island is “Little Canada,” home to thousands of Canadian geese.
Phoenix is known for its stunning sunsets. This is the view on my evening walk, looking out at Camelback Mountain. You probably don’t want to know that the coloration is due to pollution that hangs low in the valley due to lack of wind and precipitation…
Celndula, Cosmso, brussel sprots, snap dragons, nasturtium, bachelor’s button, alyssum, paperwhite ziva, and miscellaneous native wildflowers in the garden. The broccoli, snap peas, cauliflower, carrots, and bell peppers were munched away before I had time to snap a photo.
Neighborhood friends: rock ground squirrels, black phoebe flycatcher, quail, bald eagle, and a snail after rain. Regular visitors not pictured: coyotes, gray foxes, cotton tail rabbits, king snakes, scorpions, javelinas, great horned owl, and ornate tree lizards.
Bonus! Here are some pictures of snow at the Grand Canyon, taken in January 2020. Arizona, where snow and sunshine live in harmony… at least at the higher elevation of Northern AZ.
The Canyon is beautiful this time of year with the dusting of snow! The caveat is that you would want to stay on the Rim trails rather than descending the Canyon because there is ice on the narrow trails and is can be dangerous. It’s far less crowded, though, and a really phenomenal experience.
Ohh so that’s where our geese goes lol haha a few weeks ago I was telling friends that our winter hasn’t been all that bad but this week I’ve decided enough is enough, I need sun and warmth asap!! Thanks for the lovely pics! Can’t wait for a change in weather!
existential ergonomics 
I was told to visit the Canyon during winter/spring time so it’s not so hot and not overcrowded. I imagine with corona, it could be a good idea. Hmm….
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The Canyon is beautiful this time of year with the dusting of snow! The caveat is that you would want to stay on the Rim trails rather than descending the Canyon because there is ice on the narrow trails and is can be dangerous. It’s far less crowded, though, and a really phenomenal experience.
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Really beautiful! I wish I was at the Grand Canyon.
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Yes, it is absolutely beautiful! 🙂
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Great photos. I really love the presentation of the pics arranged in the post!!
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Thank you, Babri!
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Ohh so that’s where our geese goes lol haha a few weeks ago I was telling friends that our winter hasn’t been all that bad but this week I’ve decided enough is enough, I need sun and warmth asap!! Thanks for the lovely pics! Can’t wait for a change in weather!
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Yep, the snow birds are hanging out the desert, terrorizing park-goers. Hahaha!!
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