Weather

Seriously. Do not cross when flooded.

by Dru Bloomfield on August 24, 2012

It does rain in Scottsdale. Occasionally.  And in the summer, the rains can be really heavy, as much as an inch in an hour, or less. The Indian Bend Wash is a wonderful recreational venue, running through central Scottsdale, starting at Scottsdale Road and McCormick Parkway, heading south all the way to the Salt River.  [...]

Monsoon Season is Here

by Dru Bloomfield on July 11, 2012

…. and this is what a microburst looks like. (View is looking east from Highway 101 and McDonald Drive in Scottsdale.) More Scottsdale monsoon photos: Monsoons make beautiful sunsets A Summer Sunrise in Scottsdale One of those beautiful Scottsdale sunrises

Fall Color in Scottsdale

by Dru Bloomfield on November 29, 2011

We may not get many trees with fall color in Scottsdale, but Mother Nature definitely makes up for it with some incredibly colorful skies.  Scottsdale Sunrise, 11/29/2011

Grab your shorts and flip flops! WOW weather ahead.

by Dru Bloomfield on November 26, 2011

Can you believe it? 80’s for the next couple of days. What a great way to wrap up November! If you don’t live in Scottsdale, you might want to consider it? More on  Scottsdale weather here.

Spectacular Scottsdale Sunset

by Dru Bloomfield on November 1, 2011

After showing a house late this afternoon, I was loving the drive home, savoring the sunset. Driving past this gorgeous view south from McCormick Parkway, just west of Hayden Road, I realized that I just had to go back and snap a shot. With Camelback Mountain in the background, this was definitely a sunset I [...]

Summer’s Over!

by Dru Bloomfield on October 25, 2011

Well, summer in Scottsdale is FINALLY over! One hundred degree highs are behind us for at least six months, we hope. And the glorious time of year that makes us all very grateful to live here is here! Seriously, who can complain about this forecast of sunny days, with high’s in the 85-90 degree range. [...]

Monsoons make beautiful sunsets

by Dru Bloomfield on September 11, 2011

Monsoon season is almost over. By the new weather service guidelines, September 30th is the last day. Until then, we get to see some amazing clouds, and incredible sunsets…. like this: More photos of Scottsdale’s beautiful skies: Scottsdale Weather Forecast – What does a day in July look like? Arizona Sunset  My favorite sunrise and [...]