What a Difference a Day Makes

[larryj]

During our trip to Estes Park this past weekend we drove to lower sights is Rocky Mountain National Park and grabbed a few photographs. The 2 images below were taken at approximately the same spot and time during the day. The first day was almost spring like with lots of sunshine, mild temperature and a light breeze. The second day was absolutely winter like with heavy snow, strong winds and no sun! In fact the wind was so strong we stayed in the car and to the second image out a partially opened window. This is a perfect example of how changeable the weather can be in Colorado in the winter time!

March 2, 2024

March 3, 2024

 

[AlanLichty]

Springtime in the Rockies Nice contrast shots.

And all that new snow can melt in a day or two. Some of the craziest snowfalls I ever experienced living in Salt Lake City were in late March or April.

 

[JimFox]

Wow! What a difference!

That's so sweet that you went back to the exact same spot Larry and captured the scene again with the snow.

 

[larryj]

Springtime in the Rockies Nice contrast shots.

And all that new snow can melt in a day or two. Some of the craziest snowfalls I ever experienced living in Salt Lake City were in late March or April.

Thanks Alan comments appreciated!

I think SLC has weather very similar to Denver, snow one day and 2 days later green grass on lawns again!

 

[larryj]

Wow! What a difference!

That's so sweet that you went back to the exact same spot Larry and captured the scene again with the snow.

Thanks Jim the weather is very variable on the eastern side of the rockies.

 

[AlanLichty]

Thanks Alan comments appreciated!

I think SLC has weather very similar to Denver, snow one day and 2 days later green grass on lawns again!

Yup - I'd say that's an accurate description for spring there.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Nice contrast, Larry.