It was by far the best snow event I’ve ever seen this late in the season. We had almost 6” of snow and it stuck around til Monday morning. Even outside of the bullseye area many people saw the most significant march accumulations in about 20 plus years from snohomish to pierce county.

And there's mangroves

80 may well be within reach after all.

Southwest heat dome was also unprecedented for March, but the Kona low over Hawaii is what caused it all.

Yeah there is very little natural vegetation but not completely non-existent unlike the South American deserts for example. Notable urban irrigated greenery here though. Even in the desert especially in the north where it's a bit wetter (4"), you'll find some trees and grasses in depressions where rain water collects. In the far south where precipitation drops to 2 inches, the depressions are less lush but still look nice. The far south of Qatar also has bortle 3 skies that allow me to easily see the stars and the galaxy easily with the naked eye. I like to camp in these southern green depressions, though they get uncomfortably cold in calm clear winter nights. Going just outside the frost hollow gives you a much warmer air. Two different climates within a short distance. I attached a photo of a depression. You can see the barren edges and lush bottom. Yes, I know I've gone off-topic a lot and discussing things unrelated to thread title. Sorry!