ConfusedKitten Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 42 minutes ago, Snowstorms said: Going to California/Nevada in a week for two weeks. Has anyone here ever been there? Any travel tips or sights aside from what its known for? Thanks! I haven't been to California so I can't comment, but I did go to Nevada once. Don't spend too long in Vegas proper, unless you really like gambling. The buffets are great and the strip is worth seeing, but a single afternoon+evening is enough to see everything. Red Rock Canyon is much more interesting, I believe the trail I hiked there was Calico Tanks, it was a fun, relatively easy hike with cool rock formations and an amazing view of the city at the end. The Hoover Dam is worth seeing too IMO, and Mt. Charleston is supposed to be nice but I didn't go there. If you can make it out to the Grand Canyon, it's obviously a must-see. I've seen plenty of breathtaking natural scenery, but nothing quite compares to seeing the sun set over the Grand Canyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Decent temperature gradient in this area. Went out for Mother's Day lunch and it was noticeably warmer there compared to when I got back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Lake-enhanced front blew through here about an hour ago. Temp has dropped back to 60 after tagging 83 earlier today. There were some elevated showers trying to sprinkle on us around sunset. Most of the precip evaporated before reaching the ground however. A perfect end to a fantastic Mother's Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LansingWeather Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just got back from the Huron Mountains for a weekend of dirtbiking. Wow it was quite cold up there still, hardly any buds or anything. Rode up to Big Bay from Marquette, cold but very gorgeous. Weatherbo how close was I to your location? I need to make it up during the winter. Looks like phenomenal weather up there next week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 35 minutes ago, cyclone77 said: Lake-enhanced front blew through here about an hour ago. Temp has dropped back to 60 after tagging 83 earlier today. There were some elevated showers trying to sprinkle on us around sunset. Most of the precip evaporated before reaching the ground however. A perfect end to a fantastic Mother's Day. Is this edited? I need to learn how to take pictures like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 10 hours ago, LansingWeather said: Just got back from the Huron Mountains for a weekend of dirtbiking. Wow it was quite cold up there still, hardly any buds or anything. Rode up to Big Bay from Marquette, cold but very gorgeous. Weatherbo how close was I to your location? I need to make it up during the winter. Looks like phenomenal weather up there next week or so. I live 10 miles south of big bay near the silver lake basin/dead river/mulligan trail area. Glad you enjoyed your trip!! High terrain areas near the lake as of yesterday, not showing much in the way of trees buds. Cool as well with a high of 53 Sunday, but quickly fell into the 40's after 5pm. Unsettled and some rain this week. Pretty dry with some small brush fires the past few days scattered about in southern Marquette County. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchaumburgStormer Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Lake breeze moved in yesterday while I was playing golf. Went from 84 and nearly calm to 75 and breezy in about 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 10 hours ago, BuffaloWeather said: Is this edited? I need to learn how to take pictures like this. Yeah I use Adobe Lightroom 6. Shoot in raw which allows full control over the editing process. Makes for large file sizes (close to 40mb with my D810) but it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 21 hours ago, ConfusedKitten said: I haven't been to California so I can't comment, but I did go to Nevada once. Don't spend too long in Vegas proper, unless you really like gambling. The buffets are great and the strip is worth seeing, but a single afternoon+evening is enough to see everything. Red Rock Canyon is much more interesting, I believe the trail I hiked there was Calico Tanks, it was a fun, relatively easy hike with cool rock formations and an amazing view of the city at the end. The Hoover Dam is worth seeing too IMO, and Mt. Charleston is supposed to be nice but I didn't go there. If you can make it out to the Grand Canyon, it's obviously a must-see. I've seen plenty of breathtaking natural scenery, but nothing quite compares to seeing the sun set over the Grand Canyon. Okay, I see what your saying. Vegas outside of the main strip area, there isn't much to see. Yeah, I think based on what your saying 2-3 days should be suffice for Vegas. I heard about the Red Rock Canyon, sort of like a miniature Grand Canyon, no? If I have time, I will for sure go to Grand Canyon, how far is it from Vegas though? Hoover Dam, I never heard of that but thanks for the heads up, I will for sure check that out. I think in the desert areas away from Vegas, you have a relatively good view of the Milky way as its away from any city lights, right? Thanks for all the great suggestions. I will definitely try to go to most of them for sure. I'm not a huge gambler, but I do like sight-seeing and hiking, etc. It'll be hot though. But I think dry heat is more bearable than what we experience here in Southern Ontario, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMB WX Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 low 60's and blue sky perfection yet again today Looking forward to a few warm days to accelerate the leaf out and produce full shade on house. Furnace back on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Up to 85 with a fresh southeast breeze. Dew up into the low 60s. MLI up to 87 now. Was thinking there was a chance at some storms later, but it now looks like anything that fires should stay way north of the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCM Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 2 hours ago, UMB WX said: low 60's and blue sky perfection yet again today Looking forward to a few warm days to accelerate the leaf out and produce full shade on house. Furnace back on Friday Lol, reminds me of Geos with that imby post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, CCM said: Lol, reminds me of Geos with that imby post. Hmmm... Geos, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Nah, it would be snowing at Geos while we're in the 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XfireLOW Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I currently have 74f with a dew point of 24f and humidity of 17%. I can't say I really pay to much attention to dew point and humidity values until it gets muggy out but I looked at the current Denver values and the air is drier here than there. Is that a pretty rare oddity? Regardless, it is very pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 17 hours ago, cyclone77 said: Lake-enhanced front blew through here about an hour ago. Temp has dropped back to 60 after tagging 83 earlier today. There were some elevated showers trying to sprinkle on us around sunset. Most of the precip evaporated before reaching the ground however. A perfect end to a fantastic Mother's Day. Gorgeous pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 ^Thanks Josh. MLI hit 90 for the first time this year. IIRC they only tagged 90 a handful of times last year, and also the year before so this is pretty noteworthy. Hit 88 here, which is also the warmest to date. Dews in the mid 60s. Low temps should stay in the mid 60s the next 3 nights. That's great crop/grass growing weather lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedKitten Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Snowstorms said: Okay, I see what your saying. Vegas outside of the main strip area, there isn't much to see. Yeah, I think based on what your saying 2-3 days should be suffice for Vegas. I heard about the Red Rock Canyon, sort of like a miniature Grand Canyon, no? If I have time, I will for sure go to Grand Canyon, how far is it from Vegas though? Hoover Dam, I never heard of that but thanks for the heads up, I will for sure check that out. I think in the desert areas away from Vegas, you have a relatively good view of the Milky way as its away from any city lights, right? Thanks for all the great suggestions. I will definitely try to go to most of them for sure. I'm not a huge gambler, but I do like sight-seeing and hiking, etc. It'll be hot though. But I think dry heat is more bearable than what we experience here in Southern Ontario, haha. Yeah that's all correct. Grand Canyon is a 4 hour drive, I just rented a car when I was there. It worked out well since Vegas isn't very walkable and the public transport is non-existent. The heat shouldn't be too bad since it's only May and the air is dry, just make sure to bring a lot of water and a hat when you go hiking, the sun is intense and there's barely any shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi all. Popping in from Central PA. Wife and I will be in Chicago this weekend and eyeing Cubs tickets for Friday, 1 pm start. I see that low moving in bringing rain but seems like it's getting pushed to late overnight. Any feedback if we are safe buying these? Can't make another game so don't want to buy if it's a rain out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogget Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hello canderson! I lurk in your forum all the time since my best friend lives in Carlisle. You might find the discussion you need in the severe thread. I think you'll be safe but do check over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 20 minutes ago, Mogget said: Hello canderson! I lurk in your forum all the time since my best friend lives in Carlisle. You might find the discussion you need in the severe thread. I think you'll be safe but do check over there. Thanks, will do! It'll be pushing 90 here Wed and Thur, glad we'll be in Chicago ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMB WX Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Wet spring, soaking rain today, heat the next two days. I can't wait for the next blood suckers to come out. Already been bit bad by one tick and found another one early. Bring on winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtrackertf Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Some nice early morning thunderstorm action going on now here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hope to see some much needed rain to help ignite the green up. Only have had .75" all month after nearly 6" last month. After the rains, more chilly air. Latest NAM even has some frozen precip Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Have a shot at a record high at MLI today. Old record is 90. Decent chance they meet or surpass that. Yesterday's 90 was just one degree short of tying the old record. Already 68 with a stiff south breeze and full sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 On track for the warmest day of the year so far. 76 at ORD as of 10AM. 10/10 would suggest around 86 for a high. HRRR has been consistently showing around 87 since last night. Also... IKK hit 91 and PNT hit 90 yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 31 minutes ago, Chicago Storm said: On track for the warmest day of the year so far. 76 at ORD as of 10AM. 10/10 would suggest around 86 for a high. HRRR has been consistently showing around 87 since last night. Also... IKK hit 91 and PNT hit 90 yesterday. I will take the over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I will take the over.Skilling going 90 I believe.Could be over, but I don't think it gets that much over if it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMB WX Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Nice to be talking abut a feels like temp that's above the actual temp for a couple days. Been all talking chilly windchills this spring. Guess that comes back friday. 75/65 inland at the mke airport. I'll embrace the lake breeze soon Frankie says take relief under the Downtown Bank Clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 87 at ORD. Should end up with a high of either 87 or 88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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