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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 22, 2014 - 11:33am PT
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After 17 days of perfect weather I'm greeted this morning with some wet snowfall. Looks like a short lived event.....more good weather on the horizon.
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WBraun
climber
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Apr 22, 2014 - 11:37am PT
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more good weather on the horizon.
????
Doesn't look good for the rest of the week according to what I see.
What do you see?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2014 - 11:39am PT
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Werner, I always sort thru all of the forecasts and pick the one I like best.
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WBraun
climber
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Apr 22, 2014 - 11:42am PT
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LOL ....
Yep ... that's how real men do it .....
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2014 - 11:48am PT
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Not yet....coming down pretty good. Nice in Merced....eh.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Apr 22, 2014 - 12:09pm PT
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It's a fast-mover. Go out and make you a snowman and I bet it will have stopped by ten.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Apr 22, 2014 - 12:11pm PT
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SNow in the Cascades today, too.
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BuddhaStalin
climber
Truckee, CA
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Apr 22, 2014 - 12:31pm PT
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Yup, sunny and snowing here today too. Be gone with ye, white death...
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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Apr 22, 2014 - 12:34pm PT
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Hope the weather gets better for you guys out there. It is pretty nice here, and NO bugs yet.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Apr 22, 2014 - 12:36pm PT
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i awoke to a thud, outside.
at first i thought it was seismic event
in my aching head,
but when i looked out the glass
i saw a bruised and injured jesus
on a bald spot on the lawn.
i a rose,
then got him an i a warm cup of coffee
and went outside.
he didn't say much,
other than he greased out
of heaven after a sweaty
easter redpoint attempt from the grave.
shucks, i said.
get it next time.
after that we didn't say anything else.
just finished our coffee and he walked off,
kinda light-like.
i looked around and wondered
if i should replant that bald spot
in case any more heaven decentionists
land in my yard.
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Tork
climber
Yosemite
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Apr 22, 2014 - 12:43pm PT
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Yep, coming down pretty good here in June Lake as well(9:45)
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Jim Clipper
climber
from: forests to tree farms
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Apr 22, 2014 - 01:17pm PT
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Come on, give up the goods on the dry spots to hang out your stuff. I once went to practice solo aid somewhere under Elephant Rock. Didn't know that showers were in the forecast, and didn't see a drop of rain all day. Left my tent uncovered with the top unzipped in Camp 4. Oops. I wonder if people, long ago, used similar areas in pursuit of their endeavors.
Maybe an artifact, most likely history, but sorry about the fixed wire in your tick mark.
"Alpine" slosh SAR clinic? (pics please)
edit:
Just a Blue Camalot!!! multidirectional... hmmmm.. I'm definitely not following.
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Rollover
climber
Gross Vegas
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Apr 22, 2014 - 01:35pm PT
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Heathenistic Pursuit and Gold Dust at the Chapel Wall
stay pretty dry in the rain IIRC.
Not a bad area..
Controlled Burn may be wet tho...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2014 - 01:37pm PT
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Generator Crack....tried and true funky weather workout. Kaukulator, stays dry but long approach.
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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Apr 22, 2014 - 01:41pm PT
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How many watts does it take the average climber to get up that? Or, I could have said, " Watt's the Generator Crack? " Or, Watt's Up?. Been there done that though.....just been awhile.
Good weather is weather with precip these days.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2014 - 02:01pm PT
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Has the LA Chimney been tubed?
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Apr 22, 2014 - 02:08pm PT
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wetsuit keeps you warm and adds friction and protects skin. go for it!
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Apr 22, 2014 - 02:13pm PT
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Another rainy day:
Racked up and ready to go for the second destination of the day, just twisting water out of the socks first:
Nothing like a hot wet crack on a rainy day:
And the peace from up top when it starts to clear:
Edit: This is from a trip a few years ago, just throwing out there to inspire folks who think that snowy/rainy days are not meant for climbing or exploring. If nothing else, it's a good time to check out that approach you never wanted to give up a climbing day to do.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 22, 2014 - 03:02pm PT
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Nice, wet TR....wish we in So Cal could quote your words, "another rainy day".
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Apr 22, 2014 - 03:10pm PT
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Just a little drizzle last night at 3000' in the Santa Cruz mtns.
The surface of the earth remains frighteningly dry.
Native grasses are less than 1/2 the height they should be in late April. Rainfall about 1/3 of normal.
Jim
Ya got snow? ENJOY it. Tomorrow will be clear and WARM in The Valley.
Showers again by the weekend (but not where I live)
Get It While Ya Can!
Meanwhile, light rain and snow forecast through Saturday for the Tetons. YAY! Last summer the snowfields had nearly vanished by late July. This year is looking better.
NutAgain!
Nicely done!!!
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Apr 22, 2014 - 04:03pm PT
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While I selfishly hope it does snow some more, I'm stuck in the flats for a week at least, so there's a decent chance that the precipitation will be minimal. I'll warn you if I actually break free and can go climbing, since that usually brings storms.
I don't know, though, because my luck may be changing. I took a day off in January to climb in the Valley, and was greeted by warm sunshine.
John
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujo de la Playa
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Apr 22, 2014 - 04:24pm PT
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Went up for a looksee. Tried to get into the wheel well, but it wasn't there.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Apr 22, 2014 - 09:17pm PT
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zBrown, "Well done." (As opposed to frozen solid.)
But it's not what's for dinner. We're having noodles.
I hope Jim got out and found something to do...
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Apr 22, 2014 - 10:10pm PT
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So give young Jim a shovel and have him keep the driveway clear!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2014 - 10:58pm PT
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No shoveling, luckily it didn't stick... was over by ten as you predicted mouse.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 23, 2014 - 12:44am PT
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hey there say, all...
a friend had shared, that it snowed in bend OR, as well...
wow... today, over here, even feels like winter is coming, oh my...
but--irises are just popping up, at about 4 inches... and tuplips, that high, as well... and daffs... narcisiss are just popping open...
tiny buds on the fruit trees... so i HOPE we get no more snow here...
thanks for the yosemite west, report, donini, :)
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Apr 23, 2014 - 04:11am PT
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fresh fresh is the best cure for athlete's foot.
if you ever get that climbing shoe itch,
walk around barefoot in
powder that has just fallen from the sky.
stay naked as long as your pain tolerance will allow;
after the suffering ceases,
you'll enjoy an itch-free stride.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Apr 23, 2014 - 07:31am PT
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Good weather is weather with precip these days.
Amen brother!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2014 - 12:39pm PT
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Yep...snowing again in YW. Looks like clearing tomorrow and my last five days here will be bluebird!
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John M
climber
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Apr 25, 2014 - 03:17pm PT
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I am so enjoying this rain..
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2014 - 05:07pm PT
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Ah....but do you miss the humidity endemic to areas with frequent thunderstorms?
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event
climber
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Apr 25, 2014 - 05:50pm PT
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Is it worth trying to climb tomorrow in the Valley after the sun comes out? How much time do routes on the north side need to dry off?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2014 - 06:10pm PT
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South facing steep routes dry quickly but I don't think the weather will cooperate tomorrow, perhaps Sunday.
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labrat
Trad climber
Auburn, CA
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Apr 25, 2014 - 06:26pm PT
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Post pictures please. Not sure I believe you Mr. D.
Maybe you are trying to keep Yosemite all to yourself........ :-)
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2014 - 06:31pm PT
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I always have Yosemite to myself as long as I don't climb....the Nutcracker, Serenity/Suns, Central Pillar of Frenzy, East Buttress of Middle or El Cap and a few others. Remember....the 98/2 rule is actively enforced here.
edit: 3:30 pm thunder snow in Yosemite West.
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labrat
Trad climber
Auburn, CA
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Apr 25, 2014 - 06:32pm PT
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Pissing down in Sacramento.....
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Apr 25, 2014 - 07:23pm PT
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Still raining here in the Santa Cruz mtns, slowly clearing. My weather reaches The Valley in about 24 hours.
1/2" of rain so far during this "storm". That's the modal rain event so far this season. Diddleysquat.
USDA released a drought map for California yesterday. The entire central coast from the Golden Gate to San Louis Obispo is rated Exceptional. The rest of the coast to Oregon and inland to the Sierra foothills: Extreme
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 25, 2014 - 07:33pm PT
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I thought it might be wet in Yosemite today, after I noticed Donini posting repeatedly on ST.
Soxs over the rockshoes lads, and "you'll be right as rain!"
It appears in an earlier dictionary, A dictionary of slang, jargon & cant embracing English, American, and Anglo-Indian slang, pidgin English, tinker's jargon and other irregular phraseology (1890), by Albert Barrère:
Right as rain (popular), quite right, safe, comfortable.
There was six of us took the rattler at King's Cross by the first train in the morning, and we'd got three briefs and a old 'un with the date sucked off— right as rain we was ! We got a kerridge all to ourselves, nice and comfortable. — Sporting Times.
http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/36983/what-is-the-origin-of-right-as-rain
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 27, 2014 - 03:44pm PT
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Looks like we're getting what you had. Some serious thunder snow going on right now.
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Michelle
Social climber
1187 Hunterwasser
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Apr 27, 2014 - 03:49pm PT
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Am I the only one who sees the humorous irony in donini complaining about snow?
no disrespect dude..
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Apr 27, 2014 - 03:59pm PT
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Hmmm... Might have to wait out the snow b4 we get on El Cap next week...
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Psilocyborg
climber
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Apr 27, 2014 - 05:24pm PT
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yesterday early am in the valley was awesome!!
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 27, 2014 - 05:55pm PT
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some seriously huge flakes coming down. If it keeps going like this it may end up like October 4-5 feet in one day at least there are no branches left to break off.
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Apr 27, 2014 - 05:57pm PT
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Gotta love Yosemite Valley clearing after a snowstorm. Just astonishing.
A near religious experience. Breathtaking.
Big Mike
Not to worry. South facing walls will be reflector ovens in a couple of more days.
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