dberdinka Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 i.e. Should I hump my ass up to Colchuck Lake tomorrow Based on the various forecasts (NOAA and NWAC) the following conditions seem to be setting up for the east side. Cold temps through Friday, with minimal snowfall but high winds. Saturday looks sunny with rapidly rising temperatures. High winds & rapidly rising temps vs minimal new snow and sun....hmmmm........... Will we all die in an avalanche ? Will the routes fall off on our heads? Will we all send the radness? Discuss....... Quote
gapertimmy Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 peak gust on the top of bachy in the last hour 95mph Quote
catbirdseat Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 I was thinking that it is going to be too warm and hence I shall go rock climbing at Vantage. Index and Leavenworth should be nice, especially on Saturday. Quote
Distel32 Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 this looks nice as well, maybe even TOO warm: Mar 18 Sunny 64°/39° 0 % Fri Mar 19 Sunny 68°/41° 0 % Sat Mar 20 Sunny 70°/37° 0 % Sun Mar 21 Sunny 63°/36° 0 % Mon Mar 22 Mostly Sunny 69°/38° 0 % Tue Mar 23 Partly Cloudy 65°/37° 20 % Wed Mar 24 Sunny 64°/33° 20 % Thu Mar 25 Mostly Sunny 57°/28° 20 % But in the shade it will be sending temps for sure!!!! w00t! Quote
stinkyclimber Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 The Coast Mtns got 20cm last night with as much as another 20cm today...with the freezing dropping to 800m today and alpine highs of -11C. This means: good skiing up here. Of course, it is blowing like stink, and the snow is falling onto a widespread rain crust, so there will be some avvie risk...hopefully most of it will have fallen down by tomorrow to allow for some decent and safe turns on the weekend. Quote
Thadsboner Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 Hate to be the dick distel, but i am sure nobody cares what the weather will be like for bouldering at a place that is over 1000 miles away! i know i dont give a shit. Quote
mattp Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 Thad, if you hate to be a dick there is nobody forcing you to be so. In my opinion, a one-post interjection by Distel is an unnecessary distraction in this thread, but a snippy retort from you just makes it worse. Darin- A several thousand foot rise in freezing level is generally not a good sign but, as you point out, there will not be a lot of new snow. Particularly if it is clear overnight, and you make your climb early in the day before the sun gets anywhere near your climb (assuming you're not heading for something east facing), you'll probably be OK. On such a forecast, it might be a good idea to pick a route that is well within your abilities and from which you could make a speedy retreat if you find that it is getting warm on you. Quote
Alasdair Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 i.e. Should I hump my ass up to Colchuck Lake tomorrow Based on the various forecasts (NOAA and NWAC) the following conditions seem to be setting up for the east side. Cold temps through Friday, with minimal snowfall but high winds. Saturday looks sunny with rapidly rising temperatures. High winds & rapidly rising temps vs minimal new snow and sun....hmmmm........... Will we all die in an avalanche ? Will the routes fall off on our heads? Will we all send the radness? Discuss....... Go to Colchuck. If the weather and snow look good climb there. If not go back down and climb on Icicle creek. Quote
Thadsboner Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 Home > Local Forecast for Gaylord, KS Today Mar 18 Sunny 64°/40° 0 % Fri Mar 19 Mostly Sunny / Wind 77°/49° 0 % Sat Mar 20 Mostly Sunny 65°/31° 0 % Sun Mar 21 Partly Cloudy 42°/29° 10 % Mon Mar 22 Partly Cloudy / Wind 58°/46° 10 % Tue Mar 23 Isolated T-Storms / Wind 70°/47° 30 % Wed Mar 24 Showers 61°/42° 40 % Thu Mar 25 Partly Cloudy 61°/46° 20 % Fri Mar 26 Partly Cloudy 67°/37° 0 % Sat Mar 27 Scattered Showers 59°/32° 30 % Last Updated Thursday, March 18, 2004, at 12:32 PM Central Standard Time (Thursday, 1:32 PM EST) Sending Temps Sorry about the thread drift too. Quote
leejams Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 Yes, and pay particular attention to the part that says WIND. I don't think it ever stops blowing there from my recolection. Quote
ken4ord Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 I don't know, if I was all you guys I would stay at home. Looks like the conditions are going to be bad like they have all winter long. There is ton to do in the city, shop, go out to eat, go to the climbing gym, visit friends, watch tv, catch up on zzz's, but go outside I wouldn't. Quote
JoshK Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 Screw Saturday, Sunday is going to be the day I think. Quote
marylou Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 I have to agree with Ken on this one. Conditions are going to be far too treacherous out there, so stay home! Starting tomorrow, continuing through Sunday! Quote
Ade Posted March 18, 2004 Posted March 18, 2004 East Slopes: Tonight 1-3" Friday 1-2" West Slopes: Tonight 8-10" Friday 1-5" I tried to sneak into Colchuck in Feb with a very similar forecast. Result... 6" of snow on the lake. The Enchantments seems to get quite a lot of crest related precip. The snowpack was very iced last weekend. Lots of stuff will be sliding if new snow falls on top of it. Quote
Stefan Posted March 19, 2004 Posted March 19, 2004 I have to disagree with some of you. I think it will be gorgeous out there both days. http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/wrhq/TotalForecast.csh?TotalForecast+WR+WA+018+033+MAPCOORDS^83^57 Quote
dberdinka Posted March 19, 2004 Author Posted March 19, 2004 The weight of worldly matters conspires against me. Fug it, I'm going to Squamish. To those who make it happen, best wishes and give us a TR. Quote
marylou Posted March 19, 2004 Posted March 19, 2004 Actually, the weather of the past few hours has conspired aggin' us. Currenly looking too cold for 11W tomorrow, and too slidey on the snow side of things....currently looking at a huge pile of gear in the middle of my living room, have no idea what will be used. Quote
TimL Posted March 19, 2004 Posted March 19, 2004 Hate to be the dick distel, but i am sure nobody cares what the weather will be like for bouldering at a place that is over 1000 miles away! i know i dont give a shit. Then STFU. Give the kid a break. If he keeps up with the sport, and somebody turns him to the darkside , he's going to be really good. Quote
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