Anatomy of a Monsoon

The long dry summer of the Southwest is punctuated by magical monsoon storms, that blow up from the gulf of Mexico, dumping significant amounts of moisture on the parched desert, giving its denizens a welcome respite from the unrelenting heat of the Sonoran summer.

Monsoon Comin'

A massive monsoon storm blowing up from the Gulf of Mexico at Aravaipa, Arizona.

Storm Coming

Sunset torches off the clouds in a fiery display during monsoon season, just north of Page, Arizona

Jupiter, Arizona

The summer solstice in the desert Southwest heralds the arrival of the monsoon season to Arizona, and along with it, some pretty amazing atmospherics. The drama of a desert mid-summer sunrise can literally and figuratively take your breath away!