It doesn't take much to bring winter to the mountains - a little of cold weather and moisture-laden winds, and the dramatic terrain of North Cascades gets covered with powdery white snow. But the unique geography of the Cascadian range can result in some remarkable sights such as this, where precipitation is directed to only one side of the valley.

I yearn for landscapes like this, where the fall splendor of the mountainous Pacific Northwest gets showcased in a unique way.

North Cascades National Park
WA USA