A second day of snow in the desert! The almost-accumulating snow in our backyard was encouraging, and the snow on Pusch Ridge was alluring - but we pressed on northwards, past Catalina, all the way around to the American Avenue Trailhead in Oracle. Soft shin deep snow made our short Mariposa and Bellota Trail loop a unique experience! Even in Oracle the day had changed by noon - drips of melting snow were falling from the trees by the time we were back at the trailhead - but the snow on Pusch Ridge from Naranja Park in Oracle was amazing. Snow Day!!!