| Quartzite Day Parking [message #70887] |
Fri, 15 January 2010 15:53  |
Luvn737s
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Well, I'm in the home stretch and it looks like I should make it into QZ by 9:30 am Saturday morning (1/16). Any recommendations on where to park if I'm only staying for the day?
I hope to run into some of the great folks I've met on the forum. Maybe someone will get their wheel bearings done and I can watch. 
Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
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| Re: Quartzite Day Parking [message #70911 is a reply to message #70908] |
Fri, 15 January 2010 20:40  |
Luvn737s
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Where is the highest concentration of netters? I'd like to park there for a while. The RV tent is way down the list of things to see.
Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
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| [GMCnet] Quartzite [message #71014 is a reply to message #70919] |
Sat, 16 January 2010 09:40 |
Fin Beven
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I'm wondering how this will effect Quartzsite, and travel from SoCal:
FROM: U.S. Geological Survey (through American Red Cross to volunteers)
Predictions of heavy rain means that we will need to prepare to open and
staff a shelter.
STORM INFORMATION
Currently, the strong El Nino is reaching its peak in the Eastern Pacific,
and now finally appears to be exerting an influence on our weather. The
strong jet has been apparent for quite some time out over the open water,
but the persistent block had prevented it from reaching the coast. Now that
the block has dissolved completely, a 200+ kt jet is barreling towards us.
Multiple large and powerful storm systems are expected to slam into CA from
the west and northwest over the coming two weeks, all riding this extremely
powerful jet stream directly into the state. The jet will itself provide
tremendous dynamic lift, in addition to directing numerous disturbances
right at the state and supplying them with an ample oceanic moisture source.
The jet will be at quite a low latitude over much of the Pacific, so these
storms will be quite cold, at least initially. Very heavy rainfall and
strong to potentially very strong winds will impact the lower elevations
beginning late Sunday and continue.
This is where things get even more interesting, though. The models are
virtually unanimous in "reloading" the powerful jet stream and forming an
additional persistent kink 2000-3000 miles to our southwest after next
Sunday. This is a truly ominous pattern, because it implies the potential
for a strong Pineapple-type connection to develop. Indeed, the 12z GFS now
shows copious warm rains falling between days 12 and 16 across the entire
state. Normally, such as scenario out beyond day seven would be dubious at
best. Since the models are in such truly remarkable agreement, however, and
because of the extremely high potential impact of such an event, it's worth
mentioning now. Since there will be a massive volume of freshly-fallen snow
(even at relatively low elevations between 3000-5000 feet), even a
moderately warm storm event would cause very serious flooding. This
situation will have to be monitored closely. Even if the tropical connection
does not develop, expected rains in the comi
In addition to very heavy precipitation, powerful winds may result from very
steep pressure gradients associated with the large and deep low pressure
centers expect ed to begin approaching the coast by early next week. Though
it's not clear at the moment just how powerful these winds may be, there is
certainly the potential for a widespread damaging wind event at some point,
and the high Sierra peaks are likely to see gusts in the 100-200 mph range
(since the 200kt jet at 200-300 mb will essentially run directly into the
mountains at some point). The details of this will have to be hashed out as
the event(s) draw closer.
In short, the next 2-3 weeks (at least) are likely to be more active across
California than any other 2-3 week period in recent memory. The potential
exists for a dangerous flood scenario to arise at some point during this
interval, especially with the possibility of a heavy rain-on-snow event
during late week 2. In some parts of Southern California, a whole season's
worth of rain could fall over the course of 5-10 days. This is likely to be
a rather memorable event.
Stay tuned...
Samuel Y. Johnson
Western Coastal and Marine Geology
U.S. Geological Survey
Pacific Science Center
400 Natural Bridges Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-4746 voice
(831) 252-0812 cell
(831) 427-4709 FAX
sjohnson@usgs.gov
Roger J. Keith
Area C DMAC
365 W. Mariposa Unit E
Sierra Madre, Ca 91024-2388
Phone: 626-355-3862 Fax: 626-355-3862
Cell: 626-622-8857
e-mail: areacdmac@madre.net
Disasters Happen - Be Prepared!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzite [message #71029 is a reply to message #71014] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 10:27 |
Ken Burton
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What's a little rain and snow? My daughter had over 3 feet on the ground when we left Southwestern Michigan a week ago. They could use some rain here to keep the dust down.
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzite [message #71031 is a reply to message #71029] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 10:28 |
Steven Ferguson
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Michigan Arizona
Hmmmmm, what's the difference here?
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow, in Michigan, that is.
On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzite [message #71046 is a reply to message #71041] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 14:56 |
Don A
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As non natives to AZ (is anyone), you guys may not be aware how dangerous heavy rains can be in the rocky deserts and mtns in the West. Heavy rains don't come often but when they do, not much soaks in, dry little gulleys become raging rivers. And that heavy rain may be miles away so it's dry and quite where you are and that gully becomes a roar and a river in an instant.
If there is any validity to that forecast, be very carefull.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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| Re: Quartzite Day Parking [message #71056 is a reply to message #70887] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 16:01 |
Luvn737s
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My first visit to a rally with the 49ers in QZ was great. We got to check out lots of fine handiwork and upgrades up close. Caravaning with a new GMC owner was a great experience as well. Next year I'll plan for a Fri/Sat visit so I don't have to leave so soon.
Thanks for the hospitality!!
Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzite [message #71081 is a reply to message #71041] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 19:05 |
Fin Beven
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Dan ... good idea on the Rainex.
I've got some. The rain has started here. If there's a break in the rain
between now and Tuesday when we head for Quartzsite, I'll definitely add
another "spritz" before we leave Pasadena.
Mattie Colie....
Watch the progression of wave heights in the SoCal area between now and the
20th.
Not much now, but by Thursday, the surf ought to be outrageous on some of
our beaches.
We'll be in Quartzsite, but the "photographer" in me would want to be at the
beach with a tripod and a variety of lenses:
http://cdip.ucsd.edu/?nav=recent&sub=forecast&units=metric&tz=UTC&pub=public&xitem=fm_scb_xxx
or:
http://tinyurl.com/a5qg4
Fin.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Gregg" <gregg_dan@hotmail.com>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Quartzite
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> We will catch rain water to fill our tanks. Will grab free showers so we
> are nice and clean. Check in on the GMC net. By that time, we should be
> back out under the stars. Man they are pretty out here. Fin, I use Rainx
> when I am traveling in the GMC.
> Dan
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