The first snow of the season has fallen on Mt. Baker - it only stuck on Grant Peak - the round peak on top of Mt. Baker - there are many peaks that form the mountain, mostly named after presidents.
The summit, Grant Peak, is actually a 1,300 foot deep mound of ice, hiding a massive volcanic crater.
This is the view of Mt. Baker from Skagit Valley - about 20 miles south of Bellingham. You can see the bare peaks of the mountain in the foreground, with the snow mostly on Grant Peak. We are hoping for a good snow pack this winter, as we depend on it for our drinking water.
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What a great backdrop for your barn this week JoAnn! Thanks for sharing it. I hope that you will have more in the future. Tom The Backroads Traveller
Good to hear there is new snow, but the bad news is it means summer really must be over even if the calendar doesn't say so. - Margy
That looks like a huge barn! With a beautiful view, I might add.
A beautiful scene!
Good to see some snow piling up ... useful as well as pretty... And makes such a picturesque view.
Such a gorgeous mountain. I love seeing it loom up when we drive along the Trans Canada Highway from the ferry to Chilliwack. I do hope there's snow for the water this year!
What beautiful pictures as always. My first reaction was snow already but if it is your source of water I can see its importance and of course it does make a lovely photo!
The last time we had a good view of Mt. Baker the northern side didn't seem to have snow on it. It looks improved now! We had a little bit of snow in the Olympics about 10 days ago and were mightily encouraged...but it very quickly melted.
What a beautiful setting for that farm!!
The backdrop of Mt. Baker in so many of your lovely landscapes is such a comforting presence. It feels like it is watching over and protecting you!
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