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04-09-2020, 10:15 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread COVID-19 Resources in Coronavirus (COVID-2019)

Looking at Clark County (Las Vegas, Nevada) the UW site data is not accurate or up to date. The UA map shows it was updated as of 04/09/20 and...

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04-08-2020, 01:49 PM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread COVID-19 Resources in Coronavirus (COVID-2019)

As you probably know, Jeff Masters and the other founding members of Weather Underground sold the platform to IBM last year. There are some things I...

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04-07-2020, 11:03 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread COVID-19 Resources in Coronavirus (COVID-2019)

I get a sore throat every year from allergies -- Like most years -- here are my typical allergy symptoms: Headache, very mild fever, chills,...

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04-06-2020, 10:19 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition: Tioga pass prognosticator No 29. (Spring opening 2020) in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

I think that's the biggest hump we have had this year and there is more heavy snow sweeping through today. The latest from the National weather...

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04-06-2020, 08:39 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a poll Competition: Tioga pass prognosticator No 29. (Spring opening 2020) in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

The Humpeth is Back! April 6th at 8:30 am PDT. Courtesy of the Yosemite Conservancy.

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04-05-2020, 11:28 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition: Tioga pass prognosticator No 29. (Spring opening 2020) in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

Heavy snow is falling in the Sierra Nevada bringing several feet of snow and hazardous conditions. From the National weather centre.

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04-05-2020, 08:51 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread COVID-19 Resources in Coronavirus (COVID-2019)

George, I was just about to post the same article. Thanks for beating me to it! Mark

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04-04-2020, 10:03 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread Grand Canyon NP Closed in Spring RoadTrips

Probably the thing that I enjoy the most about road trips is "driving neighborhoods." I have driven in thousands of neighborhoods over the years. ...

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04-02-2020, 09:28 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a poll Competition: Tioga pass prognosticator No 29. (Spring opening 2020) in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

I don't know if the bears would wander into town. They might find it nice to have the natural areas of the park to themselves. Thanks for sharing...

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04-02-2020, 08:27 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Grand Canyon NP Closed in Spring RoadTrips

I agree Michael. Partial lockdown doesn't work. The UK government tried to trust people to act responsibly and instead of heeding the warnings and...

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04-02-2020, 03:46 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition: Tioga pass prognosticator No 29. (Spring opening 2020) in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

No evidence of Caltrans on CA120 although work in the park doesn't normally begin until around April 15th. We are still trading at present, as...

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04-02-2020, 02:49 AM

Lifemagician replied to a thread *IF* anyone is traveling in Oklahoma in Road Construction Hot Sheet

It's the only thing we have had for more than 20 years. If you don't have a transponder the cost is much higher. I live right near a toll road...

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04-01-2020, 06:13 PM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a poll Competition: Tioga pass prognosticator No 29. (Spring opening 2020) in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

Another beautiful day in Yosemite Courtesy of the Yosemite Conservancy

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03-30-2020, 03:18 PM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread *IF* anyone is traveling in Oklahoma in Road Construction Hot Sheet

George, Thanks for the information. Mark

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03-30-2020, 12:06 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition: Tioga pass prognosticator No 29. (Spring opening 2020) in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

Wow ! For us Glacier point was one of the highlights of the park. Still well worth visiting Yosemite but this wil be a big miss for those that...

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03-30-2020, 10:49 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a poll Competition: Tioga pass prognosticator No 29. (Spring opening 2020) in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

And now a gorgeous view from the eastern Sierra Nevada! Spring weather at it's finest. Courtesy of the Mt. Whitney Cam

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03-30-2020, 10:12 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a poll Competition: Tioga pass prognosticator No 29. (Spring opening 2020) in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

Strange year seems to be the common thread. Have you seen evidence that Caltrans has started work on the road yet? How are things with you WRT...

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03-30-2020, 09:18 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition: Tioga pass prognosticator No 29. (Spring opening 2020) in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

Having looked at the Sentinel webcam image a few days ago only to see a white out, I was quite surprised by todays image that shows 'the hump' on the...

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03-27-2020, 02:15 PM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread Gas prices are plummeting in Planning Summer RoadTrips

That is really hard to imagine. Thanks for sharing that price George! Mark

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03-24-2020, 07:00 AM

Mark Sedenquist started a thread "Essential" RV Parks in Gear-Up!

More information about a RV park near Yosemite NP is available here.

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