South Bay Snow! Powder Returns to Mt. Hamilton, Santa Cruz Mountains

A winter wonderland on Monday graced South Bay hills yet again.

Glistening snow could be seen blanketing Mt. Hamilton near the Lick Observatory as a round of winter weather rolled over the mountain range.

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UC Regents/Lick Observatory (Paul Lynam)
Snow covers the top of Mt. Hamilton. (Jan. 23, 2017)

Monday's snow-capped spectacle was not the first time fluffy powder made an appearance on top of the South Bay mountain. Thanks to a number of cold storms this winter season, Mt. Hamilton has been dusted several times.

Those wishing to catch a first-hand glimpse of the snow are encouraged by Lick Observatory officials to check Caltrans road conditions before they make the adventure, which can be treacherous or even impossible at times because of closures.

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UC Regents/Lick Observatory (Ocean Stone)
A blanket of snow settles on the top of Mt. Hamilton. (Jan. 23, 2017)

Snow-covered peaks across the Santa Cruz Mountains could also be spotted by folks in the South Bay.

If you have weather photos, share them with NBC Bay Area by emailing isee@nbcbayarea.com.

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Herb Hoeptner
Snow dots peaks along the Santa Cruz Mountains. (Jan. 23, 2017)
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