A Sampling of Recent Winter Photos

Here are some recent photographs of winter scenes in and near Flagstaff.

An early morning photo shoot near Mormon Lake.
An early morning photo shoot near Mormon Lake.

A few nights of sub-zero temperatures provided enough ice for these locals to skate and play hockey on some water detention ponds.

Panorama of the detention pond next to the Sheep Crossing FUTS trail.
Panorama of the detention pond next to the Sheep Crossing FUTS trail.
Panorama of the detention pond north of the Sheep Crossing FUTS trail.
Panorama of the detention pond north of the Sheep Crossing FUTS trail.
Ice hockey on the frozen detention pond.
Ice hockey on the frozen detention pond.

New Years Eve day brought widespread fog and low clouds to the area.

Low clouds and fog in Mormon Lake.
Low clouds and fog in Mormon Lake.
Low clouds and fog on Forest Highway 3.
Low clouds and fog on Forest Highway 3.

There was even enough snow for a bit of cross country skiing at Fort Tuthill County Park.

Skiing of Soldiers Trail at Fort Tuthill County Park.
Skiing of Soldiers Trail at Fort Tuthill County Park.
Snow-covered trees in Fort Tuthill County Park.
Snow-covered trees in Fort Tuthill County Park.
Snow-covered trees in Fort Tuthill County Park.
Snow-covered trees in Fort Tuthill County Park.

More snow is expected later this week…more photos likely.