* Sigh * Snow at Sea Level

[Starfish]

C'mon...snow at sea level in the coastal PNW on March 27?

I love snow, but...I want to ride my bike in the mountains!!

Our first line of foothills are covered in snow again, there is still gravel everywhere on the roads, and the Park wants to ban all cyclists from Hurricane Ridge for road repairs for 2 years.

I am getting a little discouraged trying to figure out sustained climbing training outdoors.

Just a little discouraged. This time last year, we could ride to the top of the Ridge.

[SheFly]

I can totally sympathize! After a sunny 60 degree day here yesterday, we have snow in the forecast over the next couple of days... Sigh. I DO NOT want to go back to riding the trainer!

SheFly

[Thorn]

I hear you....I took a late winter vacation this year. Figured that when we came back we'd be able to get out riding outside at least once a week like we have in past years. Nope. After a nice week putting in 200 base miles, I came home to 15" in the driveway and a pile 2.5 feet high blocking the approachway. (Oh, and a rotten case of bronchitis...grrrr)

Used to be that we talked about the freak snowstorm that occurred on 15-Apr-(some year when I was shorter). This year, I think we're going to be surprised if there isn't snow on the ground a 15-Apr. Sigh.....

[bmccasland]

Supposed to hit the upper 70's today down here in the Big Easy



Riding away VERY fast...

[GLC1968]

Yeah, we are a little freaked. I got 'flurried on' while walking the dogs this morning.

And if I pull up the weather in Greensboro - upper 70's today and tomorrow!

*GLC is quietly questioning her choice to move to the PNW...*

[Grog]

The weather is different every year here, it's kind of interesting. This is my fourth year in the PNW and every year it's a surprise!

This being said, we had a lovely morning in Vancouver today and no snow. The weather is currently turning ugly, but if one is careful with watching the detailed short term forecast and has flexible work hours, one can ride wonders.

[emily_in_nc]

Yeah, we are a little freaked. I got 'flurried on' while walking the dogs this morning.

And if I pull up the weather in Greensboro - upper 70's today and tomorrow!

*GLC is quietly questioning her choice to move to the PNW...*

GLC, don't worry too much. Yes, it was glorious Wed-Fri here in NC (highs in the 70s to low 80s on Friday!) but only 43 today in Efland for the high with rain and gloom. Same tomorrow! Some weekend.... Oh, and we had flurries one morning very recently too! March is just crazy here....

I hope you'll love the PacNW! Just think how nice it will be in the summer while we're sweltering here in the humidity!

Emily