Why You Definitely Should Not Be Dreading Winter In Arizona
By Monica Spencer|Published November 17, 2015
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Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
Can you believe that parts of Arizona have already been covered in snow at least twice? Thanksgiving hasn’t even arrived! Weather reports for the last few weeks have been telling us that this year we may expect a much wetter winter. This, of course, means that we can only hope that precipitation translates to more snow all around the high country (and even down into other areas that don’t typically see snow). Let’s focus on all the positive attributes of winter in Arizona. Check out the photos below to remind yourself why you should be looking forward to this season.
1. Despite what others think, winter in Arizona, especially this year, for sure means encountering snow.
Winter in the southern part of the state means lots of festivals, races, and other outdoor events.
13. One of my favorite scents comes only in winter in the desert, which is when the sweet acacia trees bloom with these puffy little flowers. The smell is sweet and overwhelming but a rare treat.
Another favorite scent most people don't immediately associate with winter? Orange blossoms. I grew up near orange groves in the Phoenix area and just a whiff takes me back to my childhood. What's your favorite?
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14. Yum, winter is also the time for warm drinks and socializing with family and friends.
Pictured above is the Mesa Mormon Temple, which features light displays. However, many other churches also do the same. You can also find such light displays at the Phoenix Zoo, on main streets, and plenty of other places.
17. In some places, we also see luminarias in place of twinkle lights, especially along neighborhood streets.
