Snow blankets the landscape of the Grand Mesa National Forest in Colorado, serving as the primary water tower for Western Colorado, Feb. 24, 2026. Water for the region begins as mountain snowpack in high-elevation locations before flowing down to creeks, reservoirs and irrigation systems that support communities across the Western Slope. (Forest Service photo by Travis Weger)
| Date Taken: | 02.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.20.2026 10:23 |
| Photo ID: | 9695422 |
| VIRIN: | 260224-O-OI330-1006 |
| Resolution: | 2816x1584 |
| Size: | 657.6 KB |
| Location: | GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO, US |
| Web Views: | 47 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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