Skywatch Friday - February 13, 2026

Skywatch Friday

Some days lately have been absolutely lovely.  Wednesday was one of those days (it looks like today will be too, although there was a red sky at morning).  These are some of the skies and sights on a country drive Wednesday afternoon. 

It took me a bit to realize I could take photos along the way as I wasn't the one driving!  The rest are out my window, not leaning across at a stop sign!

Roxy Ann Peak on the right.

Mount McLoughlin's snow will become my water, after it percolates down through volcanic soils to emerge as springs.  

A lovely view of the garbage transfer station!  Behind that, to the right is Upper Table Rock, to the left Lower Table Rock.  In the middle, further away, is the Sams Valley/Gold Hill Ridge system of the Siskiyous.  It includes Sams Valley Butte, Galls Creek Ridge, and the foothills 

The Rogue River.  TouVelle State Recreation Site is on either side of the bridge. During summer's heavier water use water is sourced from this river.  It's high-quality, but does need treatment for drinking use.  The springs water needs no filtration, they just disinfect it to to keep it safe during "distribution."  To me that sounds like their pipes are germy!  

Have a nice weekend.  It's a three-day one in the US, at least for some.  No mail and schools are closed, on Monday.  Other than that, I guess it's business as usual.