The drive up the hill was sunny, clear and hot. I stopped at my favorite bridge to contemplate some rock formations that confound me each time I paint the scene. I’m not sure these photos will add any clarity.
A few hours later, it was HAILING in Mineral King. It hailed for about 3 hours.
Look at the back steps of the cabin!!
Look out the front windows. What a hardy (dumb?) bird!
When it was over, it was over. No more precipitation, no more clouds.
But look how deep the hail is on the ground!
The water was really flowing, like it does in a normal spring after a normal winter. Wait. Is normal wet, or is normal dry? The recent normal has been dry. So, I am very very thankful for all the rain and hail we have gotten so far this spring in Mineral King. VERY. VERY.
The hail turned the corn lily into shredded wheat.
Monarch Falls was charging full! It was running like chocolate milk for a little while.
The side of West Florence reflected nicely in this puddle on the road.
The following day we walked up to Crystal Creek. These are mud flows across the trail. It was a mess.
And Crystal Creek was running at a much higher volume than over Memorial Day weekend. We didn’t measure the precipitation from those storms, but this one told our rain gauge FOUR AND ONE QUARTER INCHES!!
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New camera? Pictures are really good. I love the purple in the foreground brush of the bridge.
Not new – it is the Canon Elph I bought for Trail Guy but he declined it in favor of the old one with a moving spot on the lens. The purple is probably a result of my messing with the photos a bit on iPhoto, just enhancing the colors a bit.
Jana, I can’t imagine it hailing for THREE hours! Wow. But so glad to hear that you all are getting the desperately needed precipitation. That’s wonderful news!
p.s. When you get a chance, drop me a line and let me know how your brother-in-law is doing. He remains in my prayers.
Cheryl, it was so LOUD!!
I’ll email you separately about Steve. THANK YOU for praying for him.
When was the mini-storm?
Are you referring to the hail storm? It was June 13. There were storms on Memorial Weekend and the one after. I think. I’ve slept since then!
When was the hail?
It hailed on Jun 13, a Saturday.
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