Color Touched by Snow – “Spectacular”
The Town of Mammoth Lakes’ visitors bureau reports that the light dusting of snow at higher elevations provided a spectacular show this past weekend. Here’s the latest…
EASTERN SIERRA
0-15% — Bishop. Light green to yellow is visible among the aspen and gold among the cottonwood near Bishop, CA.
Past Peak – Rock Creek. Yellow, orange and red are coloring about 60% of the trees along the road leading to Rock Creek Lake. Only 20% of the trees around the lake are still showing yellow, orange and some red. Lower Rock Creek has not yet changed, with 0-15% and mostly lime green.
15-30% — Crowley Lake. This popular fishing lake and nearby vicinity are showing light green to yellow.
30-50% — Convict Lake. Yellow aspen are seen around the Convict Lake Resort and in the campgrounds. There’s a grove at the back of the lake that is glowing orange, yellow and green, reflected in the lake’s dark waters. Still lots of green.
0-15% — Mammoth Lakes. The Lakes basin is coming into its own with lime-green to yellow aspen around the lakes, though the best action this weekend is predicted to be Sherwin Creek.
50-75% — McGee Canyon. The upper canyon is nearing peak with lots of yellow, red and orange. The lower canyon is still 30-50% turned with green and yellow.
30-50% — June Lake. Carson Peak is flickering with yellow. The June Lake Loop is 15-30% yellow, while the Parker Bench above June Lake is flaming with yellow, some red and orange at 50-75% change.
75-100% — Virginia Lakes. At peak, the Virginia Lakes are showing yellow, orange and with some red.
75-100% — Lundy Canyon. Yellow aspen are everywhere, with 20% orange and red in the upper canyon.
15-30% — Conway Summit. This pass along US 395 south of Bridgeport is still dragging its feet, showing mostly green with yellow.
50-60% — Twin Lakes. Look for lots of yellow southwest of Bridgeport at Twin Lakes.
0-15% — Walker Canyon. Most of the aspen and cottonwoods along the Walker River are still green to lime green. Same for the town of Walker.
Photographs: copyright 2009, Nick Souza