Breckenridge Destinations supports independent journalism. Click for great deals on vacation lodging in Breckenridge.
Late summer storm clears over Dillon Reservoir
Early morning sun along the shores of Dillon Reservoir.
- *Get some of the latest weather and rainfall stats.
- *Here’s an update on expected Dillon Reservoir water levels and diversions
- * Did you know the Roberts Tunnel turns 50 this year? Learn more!
By Bob Berwyn
SUMMIT COUNTY —The low level of Dillon Reservoir is a bit concerning when you think about the overall water and climate situation in Colorado — especially if we have anything but a solid, at least average snowfall winter. But the low level also opens up new opportunities for wandering out to places you’d usually need a boat to get to, especially on the shallow end around Frisco and Heaton Bay. It’s quite amazing to see how fast plants reclaim the land. Even with the water dwindling, it’s still one of my favorite places to take photos.
The same spot, slightly different angle, back in early May, when the reservoir was nearly full.
Morning clouds over the Tenmile Range.
A cottonwood tree shines bright as a candle at the edge of Dillon Reservoir.
Remnants of Dillon Reservoir turn into narrow inlets during low-water conditions in late summer.
Drama in the skies.
Through a curtain of gold.
Boiling skies over Buffalo Mountain and the dried-out bottom of Dillon Reservoir.
Filed under: climate and weather, Colorado, Dillon Reservoir, Drought, Frisco, Morning photo, photography, Summit County Colorado Tagged: | Colorado, Dillon Reservoir, Frisco Colorado, Summit County Colorado, Summit County photography
Arapahoe Basin supports independent journalism. Click to visit The Legend online.
Powder's falling at Monarch!! Have you reserved your spot yet?
Innovative energy underwrites coverage of energy stories.
Of course. YOU should go to work for Obama Administration; bet they would be delighted to have you!