Pretty Mountains!

Spring is coming way too early.  The mountains are barely brushed with snow.  Not a good situation for the desert.  We have a few more storms coming in.  I hope they bring enough water to make the dry more tolerable.  This picture is of the head of Pole Creek, it's on the east side of the Sonomas.

I liked the way the clouds outlined the hills here.  

Another picture of the head of Pole Creek.  This is about fifteen miles or so from Winnemucca.

Explain This!!!!

A group of us are going into the board meeting last night.  I'm trailing behind because I'm old  and I'm gimpy which makes me slow.  Of course I'm looking around! ( Habit from living out so much growing up.)  I see this and manage to get this one clear picture.  (Naturally I  had a point and shoot in my purse.)

I see the contrails but what is this one.  It is definitely heavier than the clouds.  I didn't stay to watch it. I was already a tad late to the meeting.

Explanations please!

Snow Coming in!

     This was the view of the Sonomas from my front porch about noon.  We are promised more snow over the next few days.  A saving grace for the drought we've had here.    And a prayer for all of those back east who've had more snow and ice than they need!