[Francis Cebedo]

Rain is forecasted and it looks like it's holding water so far (nyuk-nyuk).

7 days of interesting weather and Sunday really showed a shift in pressure systems and actual water fell from the skies Sunday night. Here's some data to share. I'm soooooo stoked.

What fell Oct. 17

10 day forecast for San Jose

Storms are lined up.

Rain on Oct. 17

6-day accumulated forecast.

So these storms are for the North but Santa Cruz mountains should get at least an inch. A lot hangs in the balance so we'll see. But to get this possibility even before Halloween is a true gift. I've been through years where not a single drop fell before Xmas.

Stoked?

 

[RBoardman]

I’m doing a PNW trip next week and I’m crossing my fingers for LESS rain and snow. Whistler got 4” in 24 hours over the weekend. Yikes.

 

[roughster]

Things looking good with the rain! Will soon be the season to be swinging!

 

[sa12]

Around 6" of snow fell last night at 6,700ft elevation. Looks like more snow next weekend, too. This was the 4th day of rain or snow in October here in Truckee. Fingers crossed that we keep getting snow, even if that does eat into my bike time.

During the summer I picked up two vests for shoulder season. I was kind of looking forward to testing them out, but we sorta went from short sleeves to snow.

 

[shapethings]

I'm slated to ride Downieville on Saturday. Gonna be interesting.

 

[response3]

I'm slated to ride Downieville on Saturday. Gonna be interesting.

Upper elevations are probably shut down for the season, particularly north facing slopes.

 

[DMFT]

I hope this forecast holds. . . . . We're expecting a healthy 1.75 in the Salinas Valley.

BRING IT MOTHER NATURE!!!

 

[Francis Cebedo]

Oh man, the 6-day forecast extended into Sunday which is the main event it looks amazing!!!! 3 inches on all the local trails and over 4 inches at UC area. OMG!!!!!!!!!

CNRFC Data Table

California Nevada River Forecast Center - Your government source of hydrologic/weather data and forecasts for California, Nevada, and portions of southern Oregon

www.cnrfc.noaa.gov

 

[Ktom300]

Rain is forecasted and it looks like it's holding water so far (nyuk-nyuk).

7 days of interesting weather and Sunday really showed a shift in pressure systems and actual water fell from the skies Sunday night. Here's some data to share. I'm soooooo stoked.


What fell Oct. 17



10 day forecast for San Jose


Storms are lined up.

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Rain on Oct. 17


6-day accumulated forecast.

So these storms are for the North but Santa Cruz mountains should get at least an inch. A lot hangs in the balance so we'll see. But to get this possibility even before Halloween is a true gift. I've been through years where not a single drop fell before Xmas.

Stoked?

Can you share a link to how you get the map with the totals? I can't seem to find it on NOAA website. Thanks

 

[Francis Cebedo]

Can you share a link to how you get the map with the totals? I can't seem to find it on NOAA website. Thanks

here CNRFC Data Table

 

[akdmx]

Hoping to demo a blur on saturday in anticipation of a planned purchase. I know sunday is the big rain day but would you guys expect that wilder and "surrounding areas" be in suitable shape still on Saturday for a useful test run? Perfect day to be out on someone else's bike...

 

[DMFT]

Hoping to demo a blur on saturday in anticipation of a planned purchase. I know sunday is the big rain day but would you guys expect that wilder and "surrounding areas" be in suitable shape still on Saturday for a useful test run? Perfect day to be out on someone else's bike...

You should be fine on Saturday.
-It's Sunday that's gonna get messy.....

 

[Francis Cebedo]

Hoping to demo a blur on saturday in anticipation of a planned purchase. I know sunday is the big rain day but would you guys expect that wilder and "surrounding areas" be in suitable shape still on Saturday for a useful test run? Perfect day to be out on someone else's bike...

It should be fine on Saturday. Bear in mind it hasn't rained in about 10 months. It's bonnnnnne dry out there.

 

[Francis Cebedo]

Forecast is still improving and you can feel it in the air outside!!! 8 inches of rain in Santa Cruz and 13+ inches east of Chico on the 6 day forecast

 

[jmallory]

Forecast is still improving and you can feel it in the air outside!!! 8 inches of rain in Santa Cruz and 13+ inches east of Chico on the 6 day forecast

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I'd say the forecast is getting worse. All that water is going to end up in the ocean instead of permeating the ground and filling the reservoirs. We need multiple small storms...

 

[RBoardman]

I'd say the forecast is getting worse. All that water is going to end up in the ocean instead of permeating the ground and filling the reservoirs. We need multiple small storms...

Beggars can’t be choosers. I’d rather have this than the threat of forest fires and dusty trails running though Thanksgiving.

 

[Francis Cebedo]

I'd say the forecast is getting worse. All that water is going to end up in the ocean instead of permeating the ground and filling the reservoirs. We need multiple small storms...

After 8 months of nothing, the parched earth needs this so badly. We need some level of saturation before any run-off occurs or can collect.

The burn areas will heal as the new growth needs it so badly. Anyway, there's a week of wet weather in October and that can't be bad.

 

[sa12]

The severity of the storm doesn't dictate whether the rain goes into a reservoir or the ocean. Rain in some areas will always run off into a reservoir, and rain in other areas will always flow out to the ocean. Depends where the reservoir is placed. But they're all basically empty so let's fill them up while we can.

 

[Francis Cebedo]

The severity of the storm doesn't dictate whether the rain goes into a reservoir or the ocean. Rain in some areas will always run off into a reservoir, and rain in other areas will always flow out to the ocean. Depends where the reservoir is placed. But they're all basically empty so let's fill them up while we can.

The other issue is all the creeks are drying and I imagine critters are dying. This will get things running again. Or at least saturate the soil once again.

As far as riding is concerned..... holy **** this is a great gift.

 

[Francis Cebedo]

Delivering great sunrise and sunset photos too. Active weather!!