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Rocky Mountain National Park a photo of the snow banks on Trail Ridge Road in spring
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Lenticular Clouds
a photo of  lenticular clouds
Photo copyright University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, photo by Carlye Calvin.
Lenticular clouds result from stable, moist air masses and strong winds in mountain environments.

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