After a few cold nights and some precipitation, the Santa Rita Mountains have a light dusting of snow from 6000 feet and up. We found the snow today after driving up Mt Hopkins toward the Whipple Observatory. There are no tours at this time of the year but we enjoyed the drive with it's breathtaking view's of the surrounding mountains and valley below. Breathtaking because I was on the outside going up and very aware of the steep drop just to my right. Coming down gave me a bit more opportunity to experience the view. As we left the mountains we watched a coyote cross the road and walk the wash nearby. Further on we were reminded how close we are to the border when a border patrol helicopter flew just overhead and 3-4 border patrol vehicles appeared as they canvased the area for illegals.
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