Mount Diablo SP Snow & Clouds - Contra Costa County, CA (Cellphone Photos)

During night of the 17th February 2026, the San Francisco Bay Area got some very rare snow on top of the mountain peaks. On the 18th of February 2026, my mom and I went to Mount Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County, CA to see the snow. Unfortunately the road to the summit was closed at Juniper Campground. While I did get to see the snow, I did not hike the remaining 2 miles to the summit due to health complications of Long COVID. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: I learned the hard way how intolerant of the cold I am now with Long COVID. That was a sucky experience at Diablo Valley Overlook. I brought my winter Lake Tahoe and Yosemite clothes and gloves, and it was not enough. That amount of clothes used to be enough even in below freezing weather. This disease continues surprising me in new ways. I still stayed near the summit for close to 5 hours though, warming up in the car as needed. It snowed for around an hour while I was there, which was so fun to watch because I haven't seen snowing for years now due to this disease. I can no longer tolerate altitudes above 1500m (≈ 5000 feet).

A scenery photo of South Gate Road (left), trees, fog, clouds, mountains, and Danville (in the distance on the right).

A scenery photo of clouds, trees, mountains, and Walnut Creek & Concord (in the distance). The photo was shot from South Gate Road.

A scenery photo of clouds, fog, mountains, trees, and fog. The photo was shot from South Gate Road.

A scenery photo of picnic tables and fog. The photo was shot at Livermore Valley Overlook on Summit Road.

Next, we arrive at Diablo Valley Overlook and Juniper Campground, where Summit Road was closed due to snow. It snowed for around an hour for the 5 hours I was up there.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, Summit Road closure (left), and trees. The photo was shot at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, Summit Road closure (left), and trees. The photo was taken at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, trees, grill, picnic table (right), cars (background), car park (background). The photo taken shot at Juniper Campground.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, trees, grill (left), picnic table (right), cars (on the left in the background), car park (on the left in the background). The photo taken shot at Juniper Campground.

This photo was taken early in the day but there were still quite a lot of people there seeing the snow as well. Later in the day as people got off work, the area became even more packed.

A scenery photo of fog, cars, car park, people, trees, and Summit Road (left). The photo was taken at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, trees, and Summit Road closure (right). The photo was taken at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of clouds, fog, snow, mountains, and trees. The photo was taken at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, trees, and Summit Road. The photo was taken at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of fog, snow, Summit Road closure (left), trees, and people. The photo was shot at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of clouds, trees, mountains, snow, Danville (in the distance on the left), Alamo (in the distance in the center), Walnut Creek (in the distance on the right), San Francisco Bay (in the distance), and San Francisco (in the distance in the center). The photo was shot at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, trees, Tri-Valley Area (in the distance), and Summit Road (left). The photo was shot at Diablo Valley Overlook.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, trees, Alamo (in the distance on the right), Danville (in the distance in the center), San Ramon (in the distance on the left), San Francisco Bay (in the distance), and San Francisco (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot at Diablo Valley Overlook.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods SP - Felton, CA (Cellphone Photos)

On the 18th December 2025, my parents and I went to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA to see Coast Redwood Trees (Sequoia sempervirens), and later we dropped by Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, CA (no pictures from this location this time). I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

A scenery photo of Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forest. The photo was shot on the trail between Redwood Grove Loop Trail and Pipeline Road in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo of mushrooms on a dead tree, grass, and leaves. The photo was shot on Pipeline Road in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

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Año Nuevo State Park (Cellphone Photos) - San Mateo County, CA

On the 26th September 2025, my mom and I went to Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County, CA for a day trip. We walked along Año Nuevo Point Trail, soaking in the scenery. Afterwards, we dropped by Luigi's Pizza and Pasta in Campbell, CA for dinner. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: I have been having more energy recently after a cold a few weeks ago. I think it might be due to one of the pills I was on. I have no clue if this increase in my energy is temporary or permanent. The pill I was taking, Mucinex DM specifically the dextromethorphan, has helped some people's chronic fatigue syndrome.

The main part of Año Nuevo State Park only has one trail, Año Nuevo Point Trail. The scenery is amazing, and there were so many birds to see walking down the trail.

A scenery photo of Año Nuevo Point Trail (center), trees, mountains, pelican (right), and Marine Education Center & Horse Barn Theater (slightly right from center).

A scenery photo of mountains, trees, Año Nuevo Point Trail (left), and Marine Education Center & Horse Barn Theater (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot at Staging Area.

A scenery photo of Pacific Ocean (center & right), rocks, mountains, trees, birds (on the rock islands), and Marine Education Center & Horse Barn Theater (in the distance on the left).

A scenery photo of Año Nuevo Island, Abandoned Lighthouse Station, Pacific Ocean, seals (in the distance), birds (in the distance). The photo was shot at Bight Beach.

A scenery photo of hills, sand dunes, trees, Pacific Ocean (center & left), birds (in the distance), and seals (in the distance). The photo was shot at Bight Beach.

A scenery photo of beach, hills, rocks, trees, seals (in the distance), and Pacific Ocean (left). The photo was shot at North Point.

A scenery photo of Año Nuevo Island, Abandoned Lighthouse Station, rocks, Pacific Ocean, seals (in the distance), birds (in the distance). The photo was shot at North Point.

Afterwards, my mom and I dropped by Luigi's Pizza and Pasta in Campbell, CA. The pizza was great. The last time I was here was in 2015, celebrating a friend's birthday. The restaurant is at 2495 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008.

A photo inside Luigi's Pizza and Pasta in Campbell, CA.

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Point Lobos State Reserve - Carmel, CA

On the 1st November 2024, my parents and I went to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA for some sightseeing. I didn't take too many photos that day as long COVID was causing major fatigue issues back then. Right now, I have gotten some experimental medication which seems to be helping with energy. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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Message from the Photographer: I am so happy to be finally posting my photos from November and December last year! Long COVID has wrecked havoc on my life, but I'm glad I can finally post these photos.

A scenery photo of clouds, Whalers Cove, and seagulls (bottom left). The photo was shot from the Whalers Cove Parking Lot.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 31' 14" N 121° 56' 26" W

A scenery photo of clouds, Whalers Cove, and Carmel, CA (in the distance). The photo was shot near the Whalers Cabin and Whaling Station Museum.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 31' 09" N 121° 56' 25" W

A scenery photo of clouds, rocks, Carmel Bay, Pebble Beach, CA (in the distance on the left), Carmel, CA (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot at Cannery Point.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 31' 16" N 121° 56' 26" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of Gibson Beach and Carmel Highlands, CA. The photo was shot on Bird Island Trail.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 30' 27" N 121° 56' 24" W

A scenery photo of clouds, rocks, China Cove, and California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus). The photo was shot on Bird Island Trail.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 30' 28" N 121° 56' 30" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, rocks, China Cove, California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus), cormorants, and seagulls. The photo was shot on Bird Island Trail.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 30' 28" N 121° 56' 31" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of Bird Island, clouds, rocks, California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus), cormorants, and seagulls. The photo was shot on Bird Island Trail.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 30' 26" N 121° 56' 30" W

A scenery photo of clouds, rocks, California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus) (top), and seagulls (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot from the Bird Island Trail Parking Lot.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 30' 35" N 121° 56' 30" W

A scenery photo of clouds, Headland Cove, and California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus). The photo was shot on Sea Lion Point Trail.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 31' 05" N 121° 57' 04" W

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Mt. Diablo State Park - Contra Costa County, CA

On 15th September 2024, my parents and I drove took a trip to Mt. Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County, CA driving to the top of Mt. Diablo. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: I'm still dealing with post-COVID symptoms from that infection in 2023 November. Long COVID was hitting me hard and at this point I was already on "reserve energy" due to the chronic fatigue. I went to Half Moon Bay (blog post here) the day prior and already burned through most of my limited energy. In the morning, I looked at the Mt. Diablo webcams and saw beautiful clouds up there. It has been months since I took my camera out, and being a location you can drive to, I decided to compromise and go. My dad wanted to take photos as well. So we went. My energy completely crashed afterwards and I was bedridden again close to a week unfortunately. I was able to work on these photos extremely slowly as I recovered, but I'm glad I can finally post them here. That is the length I will go to for making art I guess. Wanted to give some information on sacrifices us photographers and artists make.

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The photos I took start from the peak of Mt. Diablo.

A scenery photo of clouds, San Pablo Bay (left), Walnut Creek (left), Concord (center), Clayton (right), Suisun Bay (right), mountains, and trees. The photo was shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 52' 55" N 121° 54' 51" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, North Peak, Delta Region, Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, and Antioch Bridge. The photo was shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, Clayton (foreground), Suisun Bay (in the distance), and mountains. The photo was shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of clouds and trees shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, windmills, Pittsburg, Delta Region, and mountains. The photo was shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of clouds, Devil's Pulpit (right), Central Valley (in the distance), forest, and mountains. The photo was shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 52' 54" N 121° 54' 51" W

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, and trees shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, and trees shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 52' 53" N 121° 54' 54" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, Devil's Pulpit (center), Central Valley (in the distance), and forest. The photo was shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 52' 55" N 121° 54' 51" W

A scenery photo of clouds, Concord, San Pablo Bay (in the distance on the left), Suisun Bay (in the distance on the right), and forest. The photo was shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 52' 55" N 121° 54' 53" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, Clayton (foreground), Pittsburg (in the distance), Suisun Bay (in the distance), mountains, and forest. The photo was shot at the peak of Mt. Diablo.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

The rest of the photos were shot on our drive down Mt. Diablo. The photos were shot on the side of Summit Road.

A sunset scenery photo of clouds, San Francisco & Bay Bridge (in the distance slightly left from center), Mt. Tamalpais (in the distance slightly right from center), mountains, and forest. The photo was shot on Summit Road in Mt. Diablo State Park.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 52' 30" N 121° 55' 34" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A sunset scenery photo of clouds, San Francisco (in the distance slightly right from center), Bay Bridge (in the distance in the center), mountains, and forest. The photo was shot on Summit Road in Mt. Diablo State Park.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A black and white process of the photo above.

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