On the 19th of December we had a nice chinook which had us up to our ears in mud but all our snow was gone. It started snowing at dark that night and didnt quit til Tuesday the 21st in the evening. We got 16 inches of snow here at our place with 7.6 inches of water in it. So much for living on a desert! :???: :shock:

Here is a shot I took during the storm. It was stacking up!
We knew the ranch probably got really thumped. When we went out to check on the cows, we found a wide trail walking across the lower cattle guard and heading for the desert. Those old gals decided that they were heading home! We gathered 71 and got them started for Delta on Sunday the 26th. We will have them there tomorrow. Leaving the ranch on sunday morning. It has been warm and the snow is going quick.
Looking back at the snowy mountain. We are at 206 percent of normal for snowpack and 213 for snow water equivilent.

Global warming is AWESOME!!! :wink:
While there is still grass in the foothills and on the desert, the ridges are still covered. The cows come home about now anyway, so it's time.
After crossing Desert Mountain pass, it is another 5 miles to the wirelot/corral we leave them in overnight. The first day is about 24 miles. All of us are glad to see the gate close in the afternoon.

Looking back at the pass.
How it looks to the west. Sure wish we had a winter permit down here. But there are pretty dear and seldom are for sale.
I spent the last hour pushing a sore legged bull. He wasnt happy about it but he made the trip. I'll take more pictures as we finish our trip and get the rest of the cows found. Have a great evening!
