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At the base of the snow-capped mountain, which towers more than 11,000 feet in elevation, vibrant yellow and purple wildflowers bloom where snow has retreated.

The storm that caused traffic headaches Wednesday and Thursday gave way to beautiful snow-capped mountain vistas on Friday. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 62°F.

Pluto’s snow-capped mountains look like they belong on Earth, but researchers have discovered that the snowy tops of these features are actually made of methane frost.