We didn’t get an early start but we had no real plan, just taking our time. It was sunny and not too chilly when we left. Before we got to Winnemucca, actually around Orovada, NV the wind started to pick up. It was brutal part of the way. It was hard to breathe at times and our eyes were irritated even with using only inside air. We could have stopped and parked sooner but somehow I felt safe heading to Donner Memorial SP. We also didn’t want to face the same winds tomorrow. We have spent so many wonderful family times here at Donner it is almost like “coming home” for a visit. However, this time we arrived in the dark and found we were the only ones in the park. It is self-pay and not a ranger in sight! That’s fine, we feel safe, and of course we have our guard dog to protect us (John is still laughing)! It was 41 degrees when we arrived. The weather forecast said snow by 1am but right now it is 10:25pm and it is snowing! Delightful to see since we are warm and toasty in the trailer! If it snows too much we will simply wait it out as it is supposed to be sunny again by Wednesday. I suspect it will be melted and gone by tomorrow afternoon.
Blowing sand just outside of Winnemucca, Hwy 95
Blowing sand and dust Hwy 80 NV
The only sunset we’ll see with sand and dust Hwy 80 NV
Snow! Donner Memorial SP
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