Woke up this morning to the return of winter. So I thought I would head outside and get a few pictures while the sun was out.
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Here is a shot of the snowy trees and the beautiful blue sky! The calm before the storm. :)
As you can see it looks like we got an inch or two. As I sit here typing this, it is snowing furiously. We are forecast to get another 3 inches or so before it lets up later this afternoon.
Temps tonight are forecast to be around 10 degrees F. I guess the idea of sitting outside on the patio will have to wait a while longer. :)
Hard to believe less than 48 hours ago I was out on a sunny false spring walk at Whychus Canyon Preserve in nearly 60 degree F temperatures.
A couple shots of one of the rock formations with snow capped Black Butte in the distance.
Looking west up the canyon.
Some of the rim rock on the opposite side of the canyon.
A telephoto shot of Mt Jefferson, and one of the many houses that line the opposite side of the canyon.
Another rock formation and some of the lichens attached to it.
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So here is to the return of REAL spring next week. :)
Photos taken by me, 
Thanks for looking and enjoy your day!
