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Christmas Eve: Snow In the Forecast for the Mountains Surrounding Tucson, Arizona

By Mike Jones

Mortgage and Lending with SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) NMLS 223495

December 23, 2008 09:33 PM

Snow on the Catalina Mountains, Tucson's northern boundary

Spring wildflowers in the desert. Tucson, Arizona I know you'll find it hard to believe. Snow does fall in Tucson! December is our "little monsoon" season, and rain has been falling in the lower elevations for the past two days, while snow has been falling in the mountains.

My office is in the neighborhood of Tucson called Winterhaven. 26 miles up the Catalina highway is the tiny hamlet of Summerhaven. It's been snowing there all week. For you ski buffs, please note that Summerhaven is home to the southerly-most ski lift in North America!

Winter rains make for fantastic spring color in the desert, and I'm expecting to see banks of wildflowers like this come March.

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Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty

Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ

Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Tucson is calling me...Hope to see you in a few weeks.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Dec 24, 2008 12:54 AM

Susie Blackmon

Ocala, FL

Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Love the snow on the mountains Mike! Just gorgeous. I don't have snow today but some is predicted next week. Have a very Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2008 01:44 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Susie,

Merry Christmas! I've enjoyed your photos (spectacular) on your blog this year, and I wish you and yours all the best.

Leolinda,

Give us a jingle!

Charles,

We agree! Merry Christmas!

Lenn,

I need to come back east for a visit just to see your oil paintings! Beautiful! Merry Christmas!

Don,

You understand correctly! Thanks for being the first to comment.

Mike in Tucson

Dec 24, 2008 05:58 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

What happens when you get 43 inches of snow then it rains. We are about to find out. Nice Photo of the mountains Happy Holidays

Dec 24, 2008 05:59 AM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Mike, I just stopped by to say Merry Christmas. You are right we don't think of Tuscon and snow. My parents are in town from Mesa and they have been following the Mesa temperatures and they have been glad they are here where it is 70 degrees.

Dec 24, 2008 02:57 PM

Kent Simpson

Realty One Group Mountain Desert - Tucson, AZ

Real Estate Is About People

One of the great things about living in Tucson is that snow falls so seldom that it is always a wonderful surprise when it shows up! Nice photo Mike.

Dec 25, 2008 03:19 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Kent,

Thanks. Merry Christmas!

Marchel,

Warm is good! Merry Christmas!

Mike in Tucson

Dec 26, 2008 12:01 AM

Michael and Cheron Lange

Solutions Real Estate - Chandler, AZ

Associate Broker, GRI

Mike... I know I repeat myself, but thanks always for presenting us with such beautiful pictures! Happy Holidays!

Cheron Lange

Dec 26, 2008 08:24 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Cheron,

Don't ever quit! I appreciate the encouragement. Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

Mike in Tucson

Dec 26, 2008 02:01 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Mike,

Great photos! Thank you for sharing, hope your holidays were the best!

Dec 27, 2008 04:45 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Dorie,

We had a quiet Christmas at home, and dinner with friends. It's great to be able to sleep in on Christmas morning!

David,

Thanks for the encouragement!

Mike in Tucson

Dec 27, 2008 01:35 PM

Lisa Hill

Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Real Estate

Wow. Those mountains are breathtaking. I can't imagine living around a view like that all the time. I can certainly understand why people would want to own property there.

Dec 27, 2008 06:09 PM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Well, I missed this. I never made it past the food the Tucson Mts. while I was there. For some reason I missed seeing the mountains when I drove in. I wonder why? It was pretty windy on my sister's side, how bout your place?

Dec 28, 2008 02:43 AM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

BTW, That is one of the things I miss about living there.

Dec 28, 2008 02:44 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Doreen,

Have you ever been to the Desert Museum? We live on that side of the Tucson Mountains. It's only windy when a front is moving in.

The photo is by my office, and those mountains are the Santa Catalina Mountains on the north side of Tucson.

Lisa,

Mountains surround Tucson on all four sides. Come visit sometime!

Mike in Tucson

Dec 28, 2008 09:13 AM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Trust me, I know which Mountains those are. That is the main thing I miss about living in Tucson. Seeing those mountains right there, every day. I still miss that.

Dec 30, 2008 03:42 PM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Did I mention I miss those mountains. :(

Dec 30, 2008 03:43 PM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

I was so busy thinking about my mountains I forgot to mention the shot of the poppies is really beautiful. The angle is perfect. I like the way they roll like hills.

Dec 30, 2008 03:54 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Doreen,

Thanks for visiting and getting a third of your daily comment points right here with Mike in Tucson (LOL)

Mike in Tucson

Dec 30, 2008 07:46 PM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Actually, only two counted. LOL! one was too short. But, I'll make sure this one counts!