Images of snowcapped mountains over pastoral Cottonwood

Saturday was dreary in the valley, but Sunday was aptly named, as the sun exposed the mountains above Cottonwood, gleaming in snowy dress. This is looking northwest, toward Igo.

Cottonwood California is a few miles south of Redding. It’s a loosely defined large region of rural properties along Cottonwood Creek and the Sacramento River. There is a charming old western town near the railroad, and a modern gated community along the river. An altogether lovely place.