Snow Shower at Grand Canyon

Figure 1. Snow Shower at Grandview Point, Grand Canyon National Park.

There is so called right place right time. It doesn't happen often. But when you are out there long enough, you are sure to see one.

One time I was in Grand Canyon in December. It snowed the day before I arrived. It was not cold enough and so it can't keep. Only snow in the shade still stayed there.

The weather was not stable on that day. While it was quite sunny, there were still lots of clouds in the sky. This is the situation I like. A sunny day without clouds doesn't really make the Grand Canyon grand, even at sunrise or sunset. Certain amount of clouds are essential for a dramatic picture of Grand Canyon. It may even work during the mid day.

I was at Grandview Point and decided to wait because of the clouds. Although the sun was not low enough, the moving clouds create the mosaic contrast. It even snowed in a short time in the mid air, which is my favorite part of the scene. I have some contrast, blue sky, snow shower, and white and black clouds. This is one of the best scenes I've ever seen in Grand Canyon.