21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Snow in the desert

A rare snowfall in the lower desert of Tucson where elevation is about 2200 feet. The Saguaro cacti and ocotillo plant have a dusting of snow and there is snow on the Tucson Mountain peaks. Living not far from this area I was surprised to wake up to actual snowfall!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © debbie angel