Rare Snowfall in Arizona Transforms Rocky Desert into Surreal Winter Wonderland

Snow in Arizona

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It’s not often you see snow in Arizona, but when you do, it’s pretty magical. In recent weeks, unusual wintry weather has arrived to the Sonoran desert transforming the dry, red rocky terrain into an otherworldly winter wonderland.

Beautiful pictures from locals have emerged recently, showing how the snow has dusted the region’s iconic saguaro cacti and blanketed the mountains of Arizona and New Mexico. Scenes from the Grand Canyon on New Year’s Day show the immense landscape looking ever more spectacular in a layer of powdery white snow. The city of Tucson had reportedly 0.4 inches (1 cm) inches of snow, while Arizona had up to 18 inches (46 cm). Meanwhile the Los Alamos and Mountainair areas of New Mexico reported having 20 inches (50 cm) of snow. Even Southern California had a flurry or two.

The strange weather was due to a deep pool of cold air at high altitudes that has been swirling over the region since the end of December. The cold spell won’t last long though, with much milder conditions due to return within a couple of days.

A rare spell of winter weather has brought snow to Arizona and New Mexico.

Snow in Arizona

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The spectacular terrain looks even more beautiful blanketed in snow.

h/t: [IFL Science!]

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