Scottsdale’s February Snow & Spring’s Promise

Posted By The Peak on Mar 9, 2019

March 1, 2019

Photo by Howard Myers

Late last month, Scottsdale and neighboring communities were “treated” to an unusual winter storm that blanketed our mouintains with snow.  It was cold but the mountain views were spectacular.

It’s been an unusually wet winter and that often means that we can expect an unusually beautiful flower season in the spring.

Below you will find a video showing the results of  February’s storm, a collage showing this year’s early blooms, information about where you can see the desert in bloom and photos of birds you can expect to see this spring.

Scottsdale Desert Snow Video

This video, provided courtesy of the City of Scottsdale on YouTube, shows scenes from Pinnacle Peak Park and Brown’s Ranch Trailhead in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

Early Blooms Collage

These images speak for themselves. It’s time to plan for your spring flower viewing.

The Desert Is Blooming by Michele LaBlonde

2007 Flower Season and Where to See Desert Flowers

This article features a slide show of 2007 sjpring flowers, information about desert plants and the best place to visit to see spring flowers.

2018 Spring Bird Photographs

Many bird species migrate through our area in the spring. These pictures taken in Tom Mangelsdorf’s back yard capture images of some of them.