The clear skies, coupled with a little easterly breeze, meant the air has been clear, offering wonderful views of our volcanic peaks. And Mt. Baker is especially appealing, since it's more northerly position means that the side visible from Seattle is brightly lit by the unexpected (and appreciated) sunlight!
Mt. Baker, as seen from Highway 9, between Woodinville and Snohomish at an area called Clearview, for, I suspect, obvious reasons. This is Mt. Baker, in all its glory, with a fresh coat of snow. Note that this image has been edited to remove some unsightly power lines. Click for details
From the same location as the above, I think this is probably Glacier Peak, but it's not a mountain which stands out like the other volcanoes. Taken from the same location as the above view of Mt. Baker.
Another view of Mt. Baker, but from a lower elevation, and thus not as impressive.
A great day for a ride. I still can't believe riding around in the sunshine on Christmas Day in Seattle!
Looking over the Snoqualmie and/or Snohomish River Valley to the distant Cascade Range. The mountains are somewhat further away than they look, as the peaks are (I expect) probably over 5,000 feet.
