Which weather forecast are you looking at?
http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...om=search_city
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Which weather forecast are you looking at?
http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...om=search_city
I don't know what a Plano is, but I was looking at Dallas.
Precipitation #'s go from 100% down to 70%
Temps go from 28 up to 33 over the course of the weekend.
If my high school buddies in Boston ever heard that I missed a racing/karting event because it was "too cold" and "raining real hard and might snow or even ice up"...I'd be minced meat (again).
Not trying to be macho...just that Northeastern upbringing I guess. :lol:
(I chuckled when I left my Houston office today and there was talk of a "snow day" on Monday and no one will be in the office.)
-=- Todd
I understand and having grown up in the panhandle of Texas where it does snow and ice frequently, I know how to drive in those conditions.
It's those folks that don't is what scares me.
I never knew you were so susceptible to peer pressure ...
The ground is WAY too warm for any ice accumulation.
The freezing tempertures line will continue to move SE Sat/Sun.
The precipitation is breaking up and becoming more scattered.
Elevated roadways may have some accumulation if the temps ever get below 32*
TV sells bad weather. If you hear "very very" change the channel.
This link is from the DFW airport. A human actually observes and lists it here. http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/KDFW.html
I use this site for most weather stuff http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
jb
Yea, but even the NOAA, who isn't trying to sell you anything, lists a 100% chance of freezing rain and an ice storm warning for Dallas.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/forecast/Map...=209&map.y=100
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/showsigwx.ph...+Storm+Warning
It sure would be nice to be able to decide at 5:30 pm what to do with full knowledge of current, local information. From over five hours away, it's a bit tougher to know what to do...
Be safe out there.
Richard P.
I am very disappointed, I know much planning and effort went into this year's annual awards banquet and it sounded like it was going to be "over the top" in terms of fun and events. I tip my hat to all of your hard work and planning - we were really looking forward to the event and seeing you all.
Believe me, explaining to a 9 year old why it is too risky to go up to Dallas so he can play with his friends at a karting/arcade event isn't a fun duty. But I've been just south of DFW on I-45 when the first bridge we hit was iced over, traffic slowed to a 3mph crawl after that and we spent 2hrs to make 5 miles. Even if we dodged the ice on the way up then tomorrow AM might be a different story when it came time to get out of Dallas.
Mother Nature conspired against us. For those who "tough it out" and make it up there be safe and know that we wanted to be there too but in my case I opted for the safe play. :cry:
The forecast does appear to be relaxing some.
I agree with Jeff. It has been way too warm (it was 65 yesterday) for there to be any accumulation on the ground. It's the bridges and over-passes that concern me ... and those guys in black, 3/4 ton, 4WD vehicles.
8)
Cold weather survival gear - check
Extra weight in truck - check
Food/water for 5 days - check
T-shirts - check
Video equipment - check
Emergency transponder - check
I agree that it's not me that I worry about. I spent many, many years driving in Tennessee on snow and ice (big hills too!!), but it's the other yahoo that can be a problem.
See you guys there. 8)
guys, call me if you need any help. i do not think anyone will have issues getting here. most of us have a 4WD vehicle, but those who dont can call me. i'll do what i can.
214-869-9603
w/ enough notice, i can come get you and take you to the banquet.
Thanks Glenn. I am in South Austin. We are ready as soon as you can get here. It will just be Lisa and me and Charlie. I have 6 wheel drive but I am still kinda scared. :oops:Quote:
Originally Posted by GlennCMC70
Seriously though, what is the plan. Is the event going to happen no matter what? What about Karting?