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Winter Arrives at Picacho Mountain: Snow in the High Desert

  • Writer: Muddy Ruttzz
    Muddy Ruttzz
  • 2 days ago
  • 2 min read

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Picacho Mountain winter desert landscape with Picacho Mountain in the background, a white dog on the left, and text "Picacho Mountain Las Cruces New Mexico."
A good view of Picacho Mountain when we started our walk.


The Seasons are Changing in Las Cruces

I’ve been waiting for Picacho Mountain winter to finally settle in here in Las Cruces, and this morning, it arrived with a flourish. After two days and three nights of steady rain, a cold front pushed through the region, briefly turning that moisture into a morning snowfall.


American Eskimo dog playing in the sand near Picacho Mountain on a winter day.
Freya showed up at our door in California and has come to New Mexico with us. She's adapting to the desert but loves the cold weather and sleeping in a roof top tent on our camping trips.

A Morning Walk with an Alaskan Eskimo Dog In Picacho Mountain Winter

There is nothing quite like the high desert in the winter. My Alaskan American Eskimo dog was in his element as we headed out to explore the trails near the house. By mid-morning, the grey clouds began to break, revealing those iconic patches of New Mexico blue sky against the rugged terrain.


Winter clouds cover Picacho Mountain on a winter day. Gray sky and desert bushes. Muddy Ruttzz logo and text visible.


Beauty in Every Forecast

Whether it’s the summer heat or a surprise winter dusting, this area never ceases to amaze me. These quiet morning walks are the perfect way to scout new locations and enjoy the dramatic weather shifts that make living near Picacho Hills so unique.

Picacho Mountain winter. Man in snowy hooded jacket outdoors, face expression surprised. White dog sniffs ground nearby. Desert landscape, text "FREYA."
The temperature dropped and the snow was falling almost horizontal on a Picacho Mountain Winter day.

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