How to Tell?

Stmar · May 20, 2019

How do you tell it is Springtime in the Rockies?
1. You change your snowblade and back blade to FEL and brush hog and take off your chains.
2. Within a week you put your snowblade and back blade back on because a snow storm is predicted.
3. You shovel snow off the deck while wearing sandals.

mickeyd · May 20, 2019

While it seems funny, I understand completely what you are saying. In June of 1969 I was crossing the Rockies on US40 and we stopped at Berthound Pass. The snow was as high as the center's roof and it was in the low 30's.

Stmar · May 20, 2019

One 4th of July we watched the fireworks in a snow storm in Cody.

mickeyd · May 20, 2019

I'll bet that that was a FUN experience. Did you stay until the end?

bearbait · May 21, 2019

Snow would almost be a nice change from the wind and rain we've been getting lately. Then again after seeing whats going on in Oklahoma and Tulsa I'll stick with what we have. And then to another extreme a huge wild fire going on in my own country in Alberta, yea I'm not complaining at all. Stay safe folks.

Stmar · May 21, 2019

mickeyd said:
I'll bet that that was a FUN experience. Did you stay until the end?

Yep, it was not that cold nor windy which is unusual in itself. I had just a windbreaker and a bit chilly but bearable. Something to talk about for years, lol. Even my little nieces were enthralled with the unique experience.

Botamon · May 21, 2019

Just came back from a week riding the canyons in southern Utah. 90 degrees during the day.

But once I got back into Nevada this past weekend it was blizzard conditions for 150 miles. Windshield wipers couldn't keep up with the snow and ice. It has snowed every day since I got back.

sheepfarmer · May 21, 2019

Ah the joys of the high desert.. i grew up inReno and remember it snowing on the 4thof July rodeo..but I miss the smell of sagebrush after it rains.

RCW · May 21, 2019

Wow... I often joke that we only have two seasons here; winter and the 4th of July...

That's obviously a joke, but some of that looks pretty close!

That said, I put more pellets in the stove this morning, shortly before Memorial Day....

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Daren Todd · May 21, 2019

bearbait said:
Snow would almost be a nice change from the wind and rain we've been getting lately. Then again after seeing whats going on in Oklahoma and Tulsa I'll stick with what we have. And then to another extreme a huge wild fire going on in my own country in Alberta, yea I'm not complaining at all. Stay safe folks.

Been hellacious over there in Oklahoma yesterday and today. Our location in Yukon shut down at noon yesterday and sent everyone home. Was sunny most of the day here, but the storms moved in about 5 with a gully washer for an opening. Didn't last long, but started back up about a half hour ago with lots of thunder to accompany the rain.

Botamon · May 21, 2019

sheepfarmer said:
Ah the joys of the high desert.. i grew up inReno and remember it snowing on the 4thof July rodeo..but I miss the smell of sagebrush after it rains.

I keep a big 'ol sagebrush growing near the house for just that very reason. Forecast for 1-2 feet of fresh snow in the Nevada mountains over the next few days, including the Memorial Day weekend, per the evening newscast. Ski areas in the Sierras have announced they will remain open through the 9th of July..............

Hodgy · May 21, 2019

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Moved to the Alberta foothills in 96'. In 97' the only month it did not snow was January. It's a challenge living here.

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