Followed the progress of the storm in NWS discussions during the few days before it arrived and noted it would likely be the best chance this winter for one of those rare days of heavy snow on the valley floor with low low snow levels. Thus drove into the valley Tuesday midday after a foot or so had just fallen overnight with the first front then while tented at Camp 4, enjoyed the second front Tuesday night that added 7 more inches of really light fluff. Wednesday morning was quite a wonderful experience. Then Thursday morning with the clouds finally clearing, broke camp at dawn in 18F degree temps. But given the higher sun altitude now in March, by Thursday afternoon the full Northside Drive was ice and snow free while slush just remained in usual spots on the Southside Drive. My snowshoes got a good workout. I managed a few nice images with my view camera including the one on the below link along the Merced River reflecting heavily snow laden trees.
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