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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

A Promise of Rain?

Old experimental towers on NMSU property
We caught a real break from the heat on our hike this morning, and both Becca and I really appreciated it.  Although it was hot, we had a good, heavy overcast in spots, blotting out the sun most of the time.  There was also a nice breeze to moderate the heat.  The dewpoint was quite high, too, raising hopes that we might get some precipitation later in the day.  When I took Becca out for her afternoon ride half an hour ago it really looked like rain.  The downside:  the high humidity makes for some discomfort.
Hot from the start

A break in the shadow of an Ocotillo

A portent of rain?

Organ Mountains

Light and shadow

Praying for precip

Happy hiker even when it's hot

3 comments:

Scott said...

"Only" 92 degrees here and very humid. I feel sorry for you, Packrat; I know you're miserable.

packrat said...

92 and very humid? I feel sorry for you, too, Scott.

As I type this (5:40 pm) it's raining lightly. Thunder, but no lightning as of yet.

Dr. K said...

I like the soft blue of the sky in several of these photos.

Midweek Meander

Lil' barrel Regular hike this hot morning.  Saw no one else out and about.  There weren't many exciting subjects to photograph today...