beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
The timing of our Death Valley Ride is going to be absolutely perfect for Wildflower viewing! Richard must have had an Uncle or Father in the British Meteorological Service that planned the Invasion of Normandy! It rained yesterday and is going to also rain Sunday/Monday. Typical wildflower germination to flowering is 2-3 weeks: So bring your cameras, the blooms should be spectacular. PS: Also bring your cameras for the "action" in Fairlaner, jorstin and dj bill's hotel room! jes' sayin'
"Death Valley National Park
Morning Report Friday, February 18, 2011
Weather Forecast:
Today................................ Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the
afternoon. High around 67 at Furnace Creek.
Tonight.............................. Cloudy with rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet decreasing to 4500 after midnight. South wind 10 to 20
mph. Low around 49.
Tomorrow ......................... Cloudy. Rain and snow in the morning...then rain and snow showers likely in the afternoon. Windy. Snow
level 4500 feet decreasing to 4000 feet in the afternoon. High around 65 at Furnace Creek.
Extended .......................... Cloudy with a 50 % chance of rain decreasing to a 20 % chance on Sunday. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Highs in the 60s ; lows in the 40s.
Sunset: 5:31 pm..............................Sunrise: 6:31 am
Temperatures & Precipitation (last 24 Hours)
Furnace Creek.................. High: 71°F (22°C).............................Low: 50°F (10°C) .............................Precip: 0.00
Scottys Castle.................. High: 54°F (12°C).............................Low: 36°F (2°C)...............................Precip: 0.00
Wildrose............................ High: 50°F (10°C).............................Low: 26°F (-3°C)..............................Precip: 0.00
Year to Date (Furnace Creek)
Temperatures ................... High: 84°F (29°C) on 2/6/11.............Low: 31°F (-1°C) on 1/3/11
Precipitation...................... Year 2011: 0.08 inches...................7/1/10 through today: 0.51 inches
Current Road Conditions
All other park roads open and in standard condition.
Hunter Mountain Rd.......... CLOSED for the winter due to snow.
Keane Wonder Road ........ CLOSED; road and mining area closed to entry due to mine-safety hazards.
Saline Valley (South Pass)..Signed CLOSED by Inyo County; 4x4 recommended; expect winter conditions, carry chains.
Saline Valley (North Pass)..CLOSED for the winter due to snow.
Titus Canyon Road........... Open; high clearance recommended.
Upper Wildrose Road ....... Open; road closed beyond kilns.
Saratoga Springs.............. High clearance, 4 wheel drive recommended .
Roads OUTSIDE Death Valley:
Sierra Nevada Passes:
Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass), Hwy 108 (Sonora Pass), Hwy 4 (Ebbetts Pass), Hwy 89 (Monitor Pass).....CLOSED for the winter.
U.S. 395............................ . Snow tires or chains required north of Bishop.
I-80 and U.S. 50................ Chains or 4-wheel drive with snow tires required over the Sierras.
Cal 14 ............................... High wind advisory. Travel not recommended for high-profile vehicles or trailers along the southern
Sierras.
California Highways. .....1-800-427-7623 Nevada Highways. ............... 1-877-687-6237
Weather and road conditions as of 8 A.M. Subject to change without notice."
"Death Valley National Park
Morning Report Friday, February 18, 2011
Weather Forecast:
Today................................ Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the
afternoon. High around 67 at Furnace Creek.
Tonight.............................. Cloudy with rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet decreasing to 4500 after midnight. South wind 10 to 20
mph. Low around 49.
Tomorrow ......................... Cloudy. Rain and snow in the morning...then rain and snow showers likely in the afternoon. Windy. Snow
level 4500 feet decreasing to 4000 feet in the afternoon. High around 65 at Furnace Creek.
Extended .......................... Cloudy with a 50 % chance of rain decreasing to a 20 % chance on Sunday. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Highs in the 60s ; lows in the 40s.
Sunset: 5:31 pm..............................Sunrise: 6:31 am
Temperatures & Precipitation (last 24 Hours)
Furnace Creek.................. High: 71°F (22°C).............................Low: 50°F (10°C) .............................Precip: 0.00
Scottys Castle.................. High: 54°F (12°C).............................Low: 36°F (2°C)...............................Precip: 0.00
Wildrose............................ High: 50°F (10°C).............................Low: 26°F (-3°C)..............................Precip: 0.00
Year to Date (Furnace Creek)
Temperatures ................... High: 84°F (29°C) on 2/6/11.............Low: 31°F (-1°C) on 1/3/11
Precipitation...................... Year 2011: 0.08 inches...................7/1/10 through today: 0.51 inches
Current Road Conditions
All other park roads open and in standard condition.
Hunter Mountain Rd.......... CLOSED for the winter due to snow.
Keane Wonder Road ........ CLOSED; road and mining area closed to entry due to mine-safety hazards.
Saline Valley (South Pass)..Signed CLOSED by Inyo County; 4x4 recommended; expect winter conditions, carry chains.
Saline Valley (North Pass)..CLOSED for the winter due to snow.
Titus Canyon Road........... Open; high clearance recommended.
Upper Wildrose Road ....... Open; road closed beyond kilns.
Saratoga Springs.............. High clearance, 4 wheel drive recommended .
Roads OUTSIDE Death Valley:
Sierra Nevada Passes:
Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass), Hwy 108 (Sonora Pass), Hwy 4 (Ebbetts Pass), Hwy 89 (Monitor Pass).....CLOSED for the winter.
U.S. 395............................ . Snow tires or chains required north of Bishop.
I-80 and U.S. 50................ Chains or 4-wheel drive with snow tires required over the Sierras.
Cal 14 ............................... High wind advisory. Travel not recommended for high-profile vehicles or trailers along the southern
Sierras.
California Highways. .....1-800-427-7623 Nevada Highways. ............... 1-877-687-6237
Weather and road conditions as of 8 A.M. Subject to change without notice."
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