Half Dome in Winter Snow, Yosemite National Park

Half Dome in Winter Snow, Yosemite National Park

Saturday, December 27th, 2025 at 8:19:09 PM · 2025/Yosemite Snow

This dramatic winter landscape captures Half Dome, one of Yosemite National Park's most recognizable granite formations, crowned with fresh snow. The massive rock face dominates the frame, showcasing its distinctive rounded dome top and sheer vertical northwest face. Snow-dusted pine forests cling to the lower slopes, while the late afternoon sun illuminates the formation's characteristic light gray granite. A portion of another granite cliff, likely El Capitan, is visible on the left edge of the frame. The clear winter sky creates perfect conditions for this classic Yosemite vista.

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