Tucson, Arizona in the distance. Rose Canyon Lake, a small Alpine Lake at 7000 feet on Mt Lemmon with a January snow. Did we mention it’s 70° in Tucson today?
Photo credit: TheArizona Drone
Our biggest snow of the season has started in Summerhaven, Arizona on Mt Lemmon. It’s 18 degrees and snowing very hard with white out conditions. Please call the road hotline before driving up (520) 351-3351
This morning in Arizona.
At the base of where the Catalina (where Mt Lemmon is located) and Rincon Mountains meet is an 80 foot waterfall called Tanque Verde Falls on the northeastern edge of Tucson, Arizona.
The snowy road into Summerhaven, Arizona on Saturday, November 25, 2023 with the first snow of the season. ❄️ ⛄️
For current road conditions - please call 520-351-3351
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Pictures from Sunday morning, February 11, 2024. Received another 4-6 inches of snow late last night bringing our 10 day total to between 3 and 5 feet of snow. Looking forward to the break from the weather on Mt Lemmon, Arizona near Tucson.
Saturday, April 6th at 620am on Mt Lemmon near Tucson, Arizona. We received 1 inch of snow overnight. Since it’s supposed to be 90° in Tucson next week - this could be the last snow of the season. This winter we received 87 inches in Summerhaven & over 100 at Ski Valley. ❄️ 🌵 🏔️
Good morning Tucson! It’s February 26, 2023. Looking down the main road in Summerhaven this snowy Sunday. The winter keeps on giving with 3+ inches of snow this morning with another storm forecasted midweek and it’s still snowing hard. We’re closing in on 100 inches for the year.
Good morning Tucson, Arizona. Depending on where we stick the snowman we had anywhere from 5 to 7 inches overnight. Hoping to see our snowman buried by early tomorrow morning.
Snow update as of 330pm. White out conditions, 1-3 inches of snow per hour. On track for the biggest storm of the year. The snow is coming down faster then the plows can remove it. For current road conditions please call (520) 351-3351
Winter is winning the battle against spring. Sunday, March 24th, 2024 at 720am on Mt Lemmon overlooking Tucson, Arizona. 2-4 inches of snow last night and more forecasted over the next 3 days. ❄️ ⛄️
Mt. Lemmon overlooking Tucson, Arizona received 8-10 inches of snow over the last two days, including a couple more last night. Pictures as of Monday, March 25th at 7am. For current road conditions, please call (520) 351-3351
Dear Arizona, We gave up the gym this winter to shovel snow at 8k feet in elevation. We received another 12 inches of snow last night up on Mt Lemmon and it’s still coming down. We’re snowed in and loving it. ❄️
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One of the most scenic drives in the United States. 25 miles from Tucson, Arizona, to the top of Mt Lemmon. Saturday, November 18th, 2023 - disappearing into the clouds.
The calm before the next storm. Most of Mt Lemmon received anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of snow with more forecasted tonight. ⛄️ 🎿 ⛷️
Pictures from Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 745am. For current road conditions - please call (520) 351-3351
Picture from today on Mt. Lemmon. For millions of years, Sabino Creek has carried water through Sabino Canyon. The creek flows from the top of Mt Lemmon overlooking Tucson, Arizona at 9,000 feet to 3,000 feet into Lower Sabino Canyon.
Seven Cataracts waterfall on Mt Lemmon, outside Tucson AZ this weekend is flowing strong from all the snowmelt. This is different than another more widely known hike named Seven Falls. It’s beautiful and pristine. If you hike it, please take any trash you bring back with you.
A heavy wet snow has blanketed much of Mt Lemmon over the last 3 days. 10-20 inches of snow with Summerhaven on the low end and Ski Valley at the high end. They’ll be open for skiing on Friday.
Summerhaven - 7800-8200
Ski Valley - 8200-9150 feet above sea level
Most of Mt Lemmon received anywhere from 10-12 inches of snow over the last two days. ⛷️ ⛄️ 🛷 Please call the road condition hotline for road updates at (520) 351-3351
More snow forecasted for next week.
The Mt Lemmon sunset on the road from Tucson to Summerhaven, Arizona and on to Ski Valley. The 27-mile one way trip has a 6,000+ foot elevation gain from the desert floor to pine tree covered mountains. 🏔️ 🌵
Today we play at the base of Mt Lemmon enjoying the snowmelt with 80 degree temperatures. Over the next couple days we’ll be shoveling up to a foot of new snow at the top of Mt Lemmon as we welcome April! The beautiful part of living in Tucson, Arizona. ❄️ 🌵
The heart of Summerhaven, Arizona tonight at 620pm. The snow has started to stick and we are at 1.5 inches. We will post a weather update first thing in the morning. Shovels ready!
For Pima County Road Conditions please call 520-351-3351
Pictures from this early Monday morning on Mt Lemmon. The community center is on the left and the Sawmill Run Restaurant on the right. We’re expecting our biggest snowstorm of the season beginning tonight with 8-14 inches on top of the 2-3 inches last night. Should be skiing soon
The view from Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley with Mt. Graham in the distance and the moon over head. So far this year the ski resort has received 66 inches of snow and the hotel 55 inches. A few hundred feet in elevation makes a big difference.
Snowing hard in Summerhaven as of 1220pm on Sunday, January 15. There are 2 fresh inches on the ground with about 20 more to go. For current road conditions please call (520) 547-7510 ⛄️
Pictures from Summerhaven and at Mt Lemmon Hotel this evening at 630pm. The town is quiet and we’re ready for the blizzard. We’ll see you in 15 inches. ⛄️
July 4th, 2023. Like many small American towns, Summerhaven at the top of Mt. Lemmon hosts a July 4th parade that starts with the sound of freedom. Happy 4th Everyone!
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As of 430pm today about 3 inches of fresh snow. 58 inches so far for the year. We are anticipating a snowy next 10 days. ❄️ It’s hard to believe we’re in southern Arizona.
It is a winter wonderland in Summerhaven this morning. We estimate 7-10 inches of snow fell overnight. With 60+ mph winds last night there are lots of snow drifts. The current temperature is a fireplace friendly 17 degrees.
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Dear Tucson,
It maybe 110 degrees and beyond in the desert, but Mt. Lemmon, Arizona is in the mid 80s on the Mint Spring Trail this weekend. The monsoon has teased us so far, but we're hoping for a wet week ahead. We'll remember today when it’s snowing in a few short months.
It’s a Winter Wonderland today. Pictured below is the main strip into Summerhaven, Arizona at 1015 am this morning. We have 15 fresh inches and counting. For current road conditions - please call (520) 547-7510 ⛄️
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The lonely road into Summerhaven this morning. We received a light dusting of snow last night. We are anticipating 6 inches of snow beginning late tonight through tomorrow morning. Our sleds are ready. ⛄️
Mt Lemmon over the last couple days. Pictures from Ski Valley, Arizona (8200 feet) to the base in northeast Tucson (3500 feet) and a couple stops in between. 6 vegetation zones in 25 miles.
Mt Lemmon swimming holes today, that snowmelt blue water color might be an indication of cold water. There is still snow on many north facing mountain peaks. Photo credit Corey Keppel
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The month of May is usually our dryest month of the year. We enjoyed the early taste of the monsoon today on Mt Lemmon. Mother nature for the win - Happy Mother’s Day!
Early morning's on Mt. Lemmon this week have been bone chilling cold. It looks like Tucson will be enjoying the snow and skiing well into March if the cold/stormy weather continues.
Hiking around Ski Valley on Mt Lemmon this Friday afternoon, 4/19/24. Just enough winter left to throw a wet snowball at somebody you care about with it being 90+ degrees in Tucson, Arizona.
❄️ Summerhaven and the top of Mt Lemmon is looking very wintery this Wednesday. We’ve only received a couple of inches so far mostly in the grassy areas, but it is starting to stick everywhere.
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Our quarterly donation of Mt Lemmon Hotel linens and pillows to the Pima Animal Care Center and The Humane Society of Southern Arizona led to one of our team members going home with an extra family member.
Beautiful early morning walk at Rose Canyon Lake on Mount Lemmon today. This small lake in southern Arizona is about 7 acres in size. We made sure to walk with somebody that we could outrun.
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Meanwhile, 25 miles away from Tucson, Arizona we're enjoying our late afternoon hikes on Mt. Lemmon today with our furry friends and enjoying a high temperature of 80 degrees.
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Dear Tucson,
We're anticipating 10-18 inches of snow on Mt. Lemmon this Monday. Last year we had a guest drive up wearing flip-flops, shorts, no warm clothes and driving a car you would take to the beach. Don't be that person! Sincerely, Mt. Lemmon Hotel
The Family Bear Cabin is the newest addition to Mt Lemmon Hotel and can accommodate a family up to 8 (and pet friendly 🐶). This cozy and cute as a baby bear cabin is on the road to Mt Lemmon Hotel and stays plowed throughout the winter. For info visit
The Forest Service is currently responding to a few acre wild fire at the base of Mt Lemmon (as of 345pm Sunday). As we get ready for fire season, please use common sense so we can enjoy the forest all summer long.
We found some very interesting footprints under a porch this week. What do you see? Friendly reminder, you cannot leave that rotisserie chicken or cantaloupe out on the porch overnight - you will attract visitors that will eat. 🐻
When you have a family business it’s never too early to teach your kids about the relationship between hard work and earning what they want. The owners of Mt Lemmon Hotels children, 4 & 8 years old, pick up trash today around the property.