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i know it's early, but i'm leaving sactown now (7:15 am) for reno.Quote:
Originally Posted by Patches
if anyone from truckee or from where evs wants a lift, call nine one six seven six four 8377.
i have no idea how long i'll be in reno, may stay the night if that's what's required.
fuck this fucking pineapple express bullshit.
this satellite image shows clearly where the warm wet air is getting pulled from for tomorrows impulse. lets hope it move through quickly.
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...1&d=1354376027
Uh really? Trying to find a quick way to a short season/life?Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
Heading to Reno now and planning on sandbagging at FKNA headquarters. If people are ready to do it earlier, thats better as I may need to do some at home too. if earlier can happen - send me a text 9 one six too oh for too for 7 six.
Me n Snowbyrd are headed to Incline Lake Peak and planning on a long season n life. Practicing terrain management the same way one practices conscientious driving.Quote:
Originally Posted by Driver
Afternoon, we are headed to do some good at PM Gear.
"Sierra ridge gusts to 140mph" - NOAA
Make it through the day with this trailer:
vimeo.com/54348266
Sending it from NorCal
In 1998 the buildings at the bottom of the road were under water and the bridge was a dam with all the debris stuck under it. That was 8' or more of snow melting almost overnight.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
Sending it from NorCal
I'm available after 10:30 this morning. If there are enough people to make that productive then let me know, otherwise I'll head over at 1 pm. seven seven five two two three six five seven fourQuote:
Originally Posted by gone2alpine
Yeah, posted that late last night after a few beers and I realize it's not even an option. Even in my semi-drunken state I wasn't planning on anything close to steep.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad
Squaw is closed today. Wouldn't be surprised if it's the same tomorrow with all the wind.
It should be pretty good if you like 100+ mph winds and heavy rain.
Quote:
Originally Posted by squawbum
I'm at Kirkwood and pleasantly surprised, nil rain and the wind is in check
For now.....
anybody know whats up with TWD?
Vibes to any near water... splat I would help but I'm stuck on the east coast. ...
Also what's up with BA's page. Looks like his site is down.....
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Damn. Started thinking today was the day. Afraid of winds tomorrow more than rain. Enjoy Dheli.
Still considering. Forecasts are a bit cooler on this morning's run
Rose is closed. I'm desperate to ski tomorrow any ideas of where might be good, because right now it's looking like nowhere with the warm temps rolling in tonight.
I'm gathering shovels and heading to Home Depot for plastic after a sleepless night just thinking about the impending disaster. I'll be there by noon.
Thanks, everyone, for your help. Really.
Why don't all you hopefuls in reno go help out splat. The skiing sucks and it's going to get worse. Right now someone who's hooked up friends and strangers alike in this place really needs some help. That's reality. Unicorns and pixies turning this disaster coming into a pow day tomorrow is NOT reality. Do something productive.Quote:
Rose is closed
NOAA has increased the extent of its flooding forecast on the truckee. extending the 25-yr event (pretty devastating) further upstream in reno from the vista gauge.
http://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/graphicalRVF.php?id=TRRN2
Seconded. I'm looking forward to meeting some mags while helping out one of our own. I'm heading over after I get something to eat.Quote:
Originally Posted by kidwoo
Don't worry you are not missing much. 6 and 10 havent loaded and there have been periods of significant rain at the base. Snowing at top of 11 though. Got a lot in this stormQuote:
Originally Posted by Ottime
@bodywhomper those graphs are great, but for official forecast go to NWS Reno: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/total_foreca...id=REV&pil=FLS
e.g. from 1036 AM today:
Quote:
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE TRUCKEE RIVER NEAR TRUCKEE.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 8:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 2.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 4.5 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 7.7 FEET BY LATE SUNDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL
BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD DAMAGE TO ROADS...BRIDGES AND
SOME HOMES ALONG TRUCKEE RIVER BETWEEN SQUAW CREEK AND TRUCKEE.
LIKE FLOOD OF DECEMBER 23 1955...ABOUT 7800 CFS.
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SUSAN RIVER AT SUSANVILLE.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY LATE SUNDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL
BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING IN SUSANVILLE FROM LASSEN
STREET DOWNSTREAM ALONG RIVERSIDE DRIVE. SOME HOMES ALONG THE RIVER
HAVE MODERATE FLOOD AFFECTS...ESPECIALLY ON CARROLL STREET.
SIGNIFICANT LOWLAND FLOODING BELOW SUSANVILLE IN JOHNSTONVILLE...
LEAVITT LAKE...STANDISH...AND LITCHFIELD AREAS. RURAL ROADS AND
BRIDGES IN THESE AREAS FLOOD. SIMILAR TO FLOOD OF MARCH 13 1983.
FORECAST INFORMATION FOR
TRUCKEE RIVER AT FARAD.
* AT 8:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 10.1 FEET EARLY SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...NO FLOODING FROM BOCA TO MOGUL...INCLUDING
THE FLORISTON AND VERDI AREAS.
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE TRUCKEE RIVER AT RENO.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 11.1 FEET BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER
WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...NEAR BANKFULL FROM MOGUL TO HIGHWAY
395...INCLUDING DOWNTOWN RENO. SOME MINOR FLOODING OF
LOWLANDS...PARKS AND TRAILS ALONG RIVER. IN DOWNTOWN RENO...
WINGFIELD PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD AND WATER BEGINS TO GO OVER
ARLINGTON STREET BRIDGE. NEAR 10100 CFS.
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE TRUCKEE RIVER AT VISTA.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.9 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. THE RIVER
WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING FROM HIGHWAY 395 AT RENO
TO NIXON...INCLUDING TRUCKEE MEADOWS AND SPARKS. SERIOUS LOWLAND
FLOODING VISTA TO NIXON. GREG STREET SOUTH TO MILL STREET FLOODED
FROM GRAND SIERRA EAST TO MCCARRAN. BELOW MCCARRAN, GLENDALE AVENUE
TO PEMBROKE DRIVE FLOODED. GRAND SIERRA RV PARK FLOODED. SPARKS
INDUSTRIAL AREA UNDER ABOUT 4 FEET OF WATER. ABOUT 12000 CFS.
I know this ain't a photo album, and you have been a bit of a nancy, but this post is spot on. Especially if you are nearby. Hell, folks are coming from as far as Sac. Go help out a mag in need for sure. From down here in the coast, I'm doing my best and sending vibes. I'll by a beer for anyone who helps Pat out, the next time I see ya. Honor system applies.Quote:
Originally Posted by kidwoo
Sun is out right now in Santa Cruz, so at least we are seeing a little break.
It turned into a shitstorm, wet wet wet
Rain rain go away come back....
....never
Driving up to Rainstar tomorrow.
you know those are graphical representations of the official forecast, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by komo
Vibes Splat, hoping for a positive outcome. Good on all the mags helping out, and feel free to pass some of that moisture on to Colorado!
When I left KW today at 12:30 they hadn't opened 6 or 10 and it sounded like they weren't going to due to the HIGH avi danger. Patrol had done one full round of snow safety work along the ridge from WW to Pali and areas were still sliding so they had to re-bomb every area a second time so the condos and 2nd homes would not be taken out when the monsoon comes tomorrow. It rained all day there, the snow was mank, and all my gear was soaked by noon, however, I did see a fucking insane rainbow on my drive back to SLT.
Was it a double rainbow?
Splat hope thing are all good down the hill.
WTF is that supposed to mean?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ottime
Found this earlierQuote:
Originally Posted by Spartacus087
http://opensnow.com/dailysnow/tahoe
Sending vibes your way Pat, if there is anything I can do from SLC don't hesitate to ask. Wish I was there to help.
X2, wish I was closer & could help out.Quote:
Originally Posted by kidwoo
I'd absolutely lend a hand if I wasn't stuck halfway across the country until after the excitement ends. We are no strangers to floods where I live so I know just how rough they can be. I wish I could do more than send vibes.
As a first time visitor keeping an eye on things before showing up... your weather is completely bonkers. I can't even figure out if showing up next week is a good idea, much less what gear to bring. Powder skis, goulashes, rock skis, combat boots, groomer skis, windproof SCUBA gear? This is some of the craziest weather I've tried to decipher. Just an endless supply of liquid pouring down that appears to be all altitude based in terms of snow vs rain. In CO I'm used to reports that are more like "It's gunna snow" or "It ain't gunna snow".
Called Splat about 3 from Incline Lake Peak and he said he had things under control with helpers sandbagging, etc. Still, wouldn't hurt to send him a note if you're available to help since flooding peaks Sunday PM at PM Gear. I'm offering him a ticket to the Backcountry Film Festival tomorrow night, supposing he catches up on sleep. Hope to see any and all there!
http://www.newsreview.com/reno/8th-a...ar?oid=8363904
Vibes to all effected by this shit show, and good luck splat.
Still hoping for the best & keeping my fingers crossed for you mags slightly up north, low snow levels and no flooding.
I think Splat is going to post a full TR later, but about 10 mags showed up and got the job done, as well as helping out the auto shop next door. Thanks for the pizza Splat. Hope it all works out.
http://unofficialalpine.com/wp-conte...4409631867.jpg
^^ g2alpine... thanks for the quick update... and thanks to you and to the other mags for stepping up and responding :yourock: :yourock:
Good luck tomorrow Pat.. and vibes to all affected in the area..
Damn, it was an awesome sight to see bunch of maggots to show up at my place and build a flood retention wall of sandbags around the shop today so we could keep on building skis.
YOU GUYS WERE FUCKING AWESOME!!!
So many thanks in so many directions. Talk about a feeling of maggot solidarity like I haven't seen since the mammoth minis fo the last few years. Good to meet some peeps I hadn't and what an incredible result manifested outside the shop and inside as well. I totally blew all my outside pics taken to document a full tr but I got this one of setting the Wintersteiger up on blocks.
Thanks again, guys. And a special thanks to gone2alpine's wife showing up!
http://stk.tetongravity.com/forums/a...0&d=1354418335
Damn. Wish I coulda been there but nobody said there'd be chicks.
Good luck tomorrow