Sandia Mountains as viewed from Albuquerque's west side 18-Apr-09. (click photo to enlarge)
Like most places, Albuquerque seems to not be able to decide whether it is winter or spring. However, in my 6-1/2 years of living here, this is the latest I have seen snow. (And if you are on Facebook and know anyone from Albuquerque, you know the whole city flipped out.) Easter weekend was cold and rainy (snowy on the mountain), and last Friday it snowed for half of the day at my house (the least likely place in the metropolitan area to get snow). The mountain was gorgeous the next day.
I am sure I will still see snow on the mountain today, but down at my house we are having spring again. Last night while I was working on a stamping class for tonight, we left the door open. The warm air wafted in bringing the scents of spring and the sounds of crickets. The evening sunset was warm and springlike. It made me truly content.
But if it snows again next weekend…
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April 20, 2009 at 9:50 am
Just beautiful!! Amazing how the weather on the mountain can be one way and then down at your house feel like a spring day-neat!
April 20, 2009 at 10:27 am
Your world is so beautiful!
April 20, 2009 at 10:29 am
I was astounded when I read San’s blog (she’s in Santa Fe) that they had a lot of snow .. I know Denver was dumped on big time and more is expected but I had no idea ‘your area’ got hit too … and I thought spring in NYC was skitzo
April 20, 2009 at 10:29 am
Dear Louise!
I loved the first picture! Amazing!
Today, is the first day in Brazil that I can really believe that Autumn is comming!The temperature is very nice here!
Hope you have a great spring!
Kind Regards
Léia
April 20, 2009 at 11:05 am
indeed the weather is very fickled…we had summer-like weather this weekend and now rain…mind you we were out mowing yesterday…our second round of it.
the first shot is beautiful.
have a great day.
April 20, 2009 at 11:37 am
Beautiful view.
I have never seen the snow capped mountains in person. Although, I will someday.
April 20, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Louise: What a beautiful view, we are scheduled for some flurries this week.
April 20, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Though lovely to see in photos, winter’s repeated encores are not enjoyable to endure. I hope it warms up and stays that way for you soon. And for us too. 😉
April 20, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Beauiful mountain!
Enjoy spring as it arrives, would be soon!
Have a great week.
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April 20, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I hear you Louise, on Friday we had seventy degrees and sunshine and tonight and tomorrow we are supposed to have snow! What is going on?
April 20, 2009 at 4:08 pm
That first photo is just breath-taking. The snow thing is WEIRD! So weird.
April 20, 2009 at 8:17 pm
The Sandia’s look great with their winter cap. Yet it should stay in the mountains. It’s time for spring.
April 20, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Whole city flipping out on snow, LOL. Reminds me oh how the entire bay area makes a big deal out of snow flurries we occasionally get here 🙂
April 20, 2009 at 9:46 pm
That’s a great shot of the Sandias. We’ve been having winter-spring-winter too but today was spring. Hooray!
April 20, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Beautiful photos! We have had the same up and down, spring is here, not it’s not weather, so I do relate! Hopefully, we’re truly almost there!
April 20, 2009 at 10:20 pm
What a treat to see fresh snow on your mountains this time of year. Today it is summer in Sacramento 90+, spring is schedualed to come back Friday.
April 20, 2009 at 10:40 pm
I was wondering if you got last weekend’s snow. The Sandia Mts sure look pretty, but I know what you mean about craving warm weather!
April 21, 2009 at 12:01 am
Beautiful photo. We are having strange weather also. Today was a record breaker 90 degrees. Thats 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. Snow covered mountains are always beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
April 21, 2009 at 12:24 am
Our summer here is also having rainy nights, it’s really weird. it’s probably because of global weather going berserk nowadays. I just love your mountain pic with the snow covering. It’s beautiful.
My world is up too.
April 21, 2009 at 1:45 am
The second shot stunned me. It is beautiful!
April 21, 2009 at 2:03 am
Seems strange to me … snow in the desert … But thanks to the snow the picture of the mountain is beautiful.
The only ‘snow’ we’ve seen for the last weeks is that of falling blossom.
April 21, 2009 at 3:45 am
Nature has a marvelous sense of humor. She poses beautifully for you!
April 21, 2009 at 4:07 am
Same here in SoCal, today we hit the 90 degree mark and will cool down on Wednesday. The snow capped mountain looks for beautiful.
April 21, 2009 at 6:19 am
Some days feel just like heaven but the nights are still freezing. I don´t mind. Happy waiting for you!
April 21, 2009 at 7:55 am
sanida moutnains – what a majestic view
April 21, 2009 at 8:37 am
Gorgeous mountain vista!
April 21, 2009 at 9:13 am
Late, but what a gorgeous sight!
April 21, 2009 at 9:50 am
That’s beautiful. Any snow we had on the mountains is just about gone. I’m sure after yesterday it’s probably completely gone. It’s been near 100 degrees here and I hate it. Where the heck is my Spring!!!?
😦
April 21, 2009 at 10:36 am
beautiful pics..My brother in law used to work there and he has shared some lovely pics of the place..
April 21, 2009 at 11:02 am
Gorgeous colors! We are having some interesting weather as well – high 70s and sunny one day, low 40s and a cold rain the next.
April 21, 2009 at 11:21 am
I am ready for my world to step softly onto the side of spring. Been ready for quite some time.
April 21, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Oh, I’m so happy you get to experience spring again! I tried to upload your post three times but the bandwidth here in Niger is not in good health today! Hopefully, it’s better tomorrow!
Warm greetings from West Africa,
Esther
April 21, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Beautiful piccies Louise, we have had a mixed bunch of weather here too!
April 21, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I love your snow covered, cloud encrusted mountain. I’d love one near me too.
April 21, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I specially liked the first picture of the mountains, great area!
April 21, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I agree – your world is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing and visiting me!
April 21, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Cold, yes, but made for a beautiful shot.
April 21, 2009 at 6:31 pm
It is a very beautiful photo. Lovely scenery and love the mountain in the background.
April 21, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Sometimes you get the best photos when the weather is unexpected. Your photos are awesome.
April 21, 2009 at 8:26 pm
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April 21, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Those are beautiful photos, Louise. I especially love that first shot, with the clouds touching the mountains. Such a gorgeous place!
April 21, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Ya gotta love springtime in the Rockies. The snow behind our house is nearly gone, which means we’ll be due for a snowstorm any day now…
April 21, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I like both image, Louise.
The picture of Sandia Mountains is so fine, with the snow and those white varied clouds.
April 22, 2009 at 12:31 am
Awesome photos! I think Spring and Winter have a fight for the rule of your area.
April 22, 2009 at 12:58 am
Definitely a wacky weather year. It could be climatic disruptions resulting from global warming or it could be space aliens.
Love your shot of the snowy peaks. Gorgeous!
April 22, 2009 at 1:39 am
I was going to say that ‘I like your mountains’ and then luckily realised that that could sound a bit unfortunate….
China might be eating my brain! Perhaps it is the sparrow’s revenge. 😉
April 22, 2009 at 9:11 am
Happy Birthday to your little Chicklet!!
April 22, 2009 at 9:12 am
Oops, I meant to comment on both posts about your daughter and My World Tuesday. I hope we all have warm days from here on out (But I’m sure we’ll still get hit with some cold ones up here).
April 23, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Wow – that first shot is absolutely gorgeous, Louise!