20 photos of Death Valley wildflowers in full bloom

Although the colorful yellow, white and purple plants are usually associated with spring, wildflowers are bringing Death Valley National Park to life earlier than usual this year. Since the beginning of January, the flowers have started blooming, and they are expected to stick around through March or early April at lower elevations, and April or May at higher points. Predictions are cropping up that this year's El Niño storms could bring about one of the most fantastic seasons in recent memory. Until we take a trip out there in person, let's sit back and watch natures beauty bloom through these photos:

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A photo posted by Max Karren (@maxcoyote) on Jan 19, 2016 at 8:22am PST

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A photo posted by Janette Powell (@janettepowell) on Jan 19, 2016 at 5:00am PST

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A photo posted by Anastasia (@rainbow_helix) on Jan 18, 2016 at 7:50pm PST

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A photo posted by Dustin Blakey (@dw_blakey) on Jan 18, 2016 at 4:29pm PST

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A photo posted by Dustin Blakey (@dw_blakey) on Jan 18, 2016 at 4:27pm PST

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A photo posted by Phillip's Natural World (@majikphil) on Jan 17, 2016 at 11:42pm PST

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A photo posted by Annie B. (@pixatawny_phil) on Jan 17, 2016 at 10:28pm PST

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A photo posted by Annie B. (@pixatawny_phil) on Jan 17, 2016 at 10:26pm PST

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A photo posted by Annie B. (@pixatawny_phil) on Jan 17, 2016 at 10:04pm PST

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A photo posted by Annie B. (@pixatawny_phil) on Jan 17, 2016 at 9:54pm PST

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A photo posted by JC (@janechungjc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 8:06pm PST

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A photo posted by KaylaLauryn Art (@kaylalaurynart) on Jan 17, 2016 at 6:17pm PST

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A photo posted by Lucian Brumber (@lucian_brumber) on Jan 17, 2016 at 5:40pm PST

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A photo posted by @aaron.cropper on Jan 17, 2016 at 3:46pm PST

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A photo posted by Dustin Blakey (@dw_blakey) on Jan 16, 2016 at 5:42pm PST

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A photo posted by Dustin Blakey (@dw_blakey) on Jan 16, 2016 at 5:39pm PST

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A photo posted by Basin & Range Watch (@basinrangewatch) on Jan 16, 2016 at 10:18am PST

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A photo posted by Barbara Maletsky (@barblyn73) on Jan 14, 2016 at 11:07pm PST

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A photo posted by Francis Labrune (@leberb53) on Jan 14, 2016 at 10:31pm PST

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A photo posted by Dave Connors (@slcdmc) on Jan 20, 2016 at 7:15pm PST

For updates, make sure to check out the official online report and blog.