Snowfall on the north branch of the St. Vrain River near Lyons.
East Glacier Knob still in shadow, McHenry's Peak visible in the distance, and several peaks along the Continental Divide smothered by a layer of rosy snow clouds at dawn.
From left: McHenry's Peak, East Glacier Knob, and Otis Peak and Taylor Peak in the clouds, and Hallet Peak on the right. All but East Glacier Knob lie on the Continental Divide with elevations above 12,000 feet. My elevation here is around 9.500 feet.
![A wider panoramic view includes Long's Peak [elevation 14,259 feet] visible between the two pine trees at left.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5005dbf284aebe9f4d09d4f5/1412381375654-TXINMPKB0XXJZVJT7S42/image-asset.jpeg)
A wider panoramic view includes Long's Peak [elevation 14,259 feet] visible between the two pine trees at left.
A blaze of glory
About 270 degrees of view.
My favorite tree in the back yard.
It began snowing in the eastern foothills of the Rockies in the wee hours of Saturday, and continued steadily until late afternoon, when the sky began to clear over the Continental Divide:
Blue skies appear over Mt. Meeker and Long's Peak.
Sunday morning broke bright and calm, without a cloud anywhere to be seen. A perfect day to climb into the snowy forest.
Looking back to the southeast towards the eastern plains of Colorado.
Even the deer were dragging their feet on the way up the hill.
Only my own footsteps to follow back down the hill.
Nine more days until Spring!