It is morning and the fog has lifted revealing the beautiful snow-covered mountains. I never grow tired of seeing what the white storm has left behind! Marion Mountain and Tahquitz Peak are covered in over a foot of snow.It's always a relief to see the tough birds that survive living through these wintry days! Both of these birds choose to stay in the mountains year-round. The clever California Scrub-Jay and the tireless Mountain Chickadee are constantly foraging and stashing away seeds or nuts for days like this.
High on Tahquitz Peak at 8,846 feet, the fire lookout tower is now officially closed for the season.
Here is a last view of the rock before the sun disappeared from sight. This winter storm was quite unexpected so early in the season but it certainly was a welcome event!
Photos and content by Robin Roberts.
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