Dottie and Petito, two deer from Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Trail of the Painted Deer, enjoy the snowy weather.
Dottie and Petito, two deer from Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Trail of the Painted Deer, enjoy the snowy weather.

 

 last week, after a very cold night, frosty fingers extended across this window. Photos by JP Crumrine
last week, after a very cold night, frosty fingers extended across this window.
Photos by JP Crumrine

 

Caltrans and Riverside County’s Department of Transportation were out Monday night and early Tuesday morning clearing the highway and streets in advance of the morning traffic and anticipated visitors.
Caltrans and Riverside County’s Department of Transportation were out Monday night and early Tuesday morning clearing the highway and streets in advance of the morning traffic and anticipated visitors.

 

the squirrel outside the Idyllwild Inn was up early welcoming the winter snow to Idyllwild Tuesday morning. Photos by JP Crumrine
the squirrel outside the Idyllwild Inn was up early welcoming the winter snow to Idyllwild Tuesday morning.
Photos by JP Crumrine

 

Two snow cones were protected from the weather by their roof of pine needles. Photo by JP Crumrine
Two snow cones were protected from the weather by their roof of pine needles. Photo by JP Crumrine

 

The San Jacinto Mountains had a light snow blanket after Monday’s snowfall. Photo by JP Crumrine
The San Jacinto Mountains had a light snow blanket after Monday’s snowfall.
Photo by JP Crumrine

 

 

On Christmas morning, the cacti in front of the Idyllwild Ranger Station were covered in snow. Photo by JP Crumrine
On Christmas morning, the cacti in front of the Idyllwild Ranger Station were covered in snow. Photo by JP Crumrine

 

Monday’s snow and Tuesday’s sun brighten the landscape in Idyllwild.Photo by JP Crumrine
Monday’s snow and Tuesday’s sun brighten the landscape in Idyllwild. Photo by JP Crumrine
“Harmony” proudly displays the blanket of snow from Monday evening.
“Harmony” proudly displays the blanket of snow from Monday evening.

 

 

With a gesture of abundance, the bear outside the BBVA bank was satisfied with the snow covering it received the night before.
With a gesture of abundance, the bear outside the BBVA bank was satisfied with the snow covering it received the night before.

 

 

1 COMMENT

  1. I lived on the hill as a carpenter with my horse from 1976 to 1982 and still miss it very much, the Grotto, ISOMATA, hiking, creativity and solitude, friends. The rain and snow are good reason for you all to celebrate. Keep up the rain dances.

    Doug Bedgood
    Grand Island, Florida