Snow In The Desert

As we made our way back to California following the Kite Fest and other travels in Texas we decided to stop at Kartchner Caverns State Park, near Benson in Southern Arizona.  It has been a favorite of ours since it opened in 1999.  I don't have any photos of the Caverns because cameras are not allowed below ground but believe us when we say they are well worth the visit.  We  have been down several times but are still awed by them, especially the Throne Room.

While there we learned of a major winter storm coming in from the coast, with predictions of high winds, rain, and snow.  We decided to wait it out in the park rather than risk being on the road in it. The location is at 4,500' but is somewhat sheltered, and it has electricity.  The storm arrived at dawn on Sunday February 27 with lots of wind and blowing snow as forecast.  We woke up to find everything including the RV coated with the white stuff. 

Being from Southern California we don't get to see snow very often so this was a treat to us.

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