after 2 weeks of 70s, back to snow. Colorado spring snow – LOVE it!
Last 2 years we’ve been surprised in May with a few inches. It ain’t over, ’til it’s over 🙂
Meanwhile in Kansas…
100% chance of rain for Saturday’s marathon. All part of the journey.
Garmin Marathon
The Wicked Witch is up to her tricks! The forecast for Saturday currently calls for rain and scattered storms! Never fear, we do not anticipate severe weather at this time and plan to have a wonderful race! What would an Oz run be without a storm to get you feeling like Dorothy?
First day of SNOW! (and so early this year too 🙂 BONUS!)
Sure I’ve cheated & already seen snow in the mountains but first SNOW on my front porch — now that’s something special. Like being 9 years old again. Seriously dude, who doesn’t love first SNOW? Woo-hoo!
Summer’s finally over! Break out the poles & gloves!
early reactions on Facebook (LOVE LOVE my friends & family)
Marla Huffman Lively It’s 81 degrees here in Maryland! It’s supposed to get up to 90 degrees today. Enjoy! You look great! October 4 at 10:44am
Regina Johnson Yeah it is like 85 degrees in VA. Made the stink bugs come out more. October 4 at 11:09am
Mary Jane Allen To be 87 here in North Louisiana. You’re squinting…must be all the white stuff is blinding you. lol Looking good. October 4 at 11:26am
Chuck Lively Really great pic of you!! October 4 at 11:36am
Tammy Greco This is our weekend marathon weather. For once no complaints for cooler weather. Paul is trying to PR. October 4 at 12:10pm
Cammy Carter Lucky! No snow FC yet, just rain. October 4 at 12:49pm
Keenan Haga Best of luck to you & Paul this weekend. Off to South Dakota – climbing Harney Peak, their state’s highest. No Mt Rushmore though – closed because of our inept federal government. Reason 101 – why we should all be Libertarians 🙂 October 4 at 12:53pm
Keenan Haga Sorry for your lack of snow Cammy. Not fair, agreed. Just a teaser here too – gonna be back in the 50’s & 60’s this weekend. Supposed to be an above average year for snow – per the Farmer’s Almanac October 4 at 1:18pm
Keenan Haga Aunt Mary – squinting by way of snow blindness…can’t be an age thing, not possible HA! (taking iPhone selfies maxes my concentration skillz) October 4 at 1:23pm
Kanako-Brad Norris It’s almost gone by my house… The dog loved it! She tried to eat snow as it was falling from the sky October 4 at 2:07pm
Keenan Haga Same here Kanako – my Ro LOVES the snow. Enjoy the warm sunny weekend…just a sweet Friday morning snow to lift our spirits. Summer’s finally over! Break out the poles & gloves! October 4 at 2:10pm
first fall snow – October 4th
My flight to Reykjavik was weather-delayed Tuesday night because of heavy fog in Iceland. While waiting at DIA, it started to rain. Little did I know, this rain would not end ‘til Friday and create Boulder County’s worst flood since 1976.
Most of the small towns toured in Iceland had limited TV & Internet access. That said, could not have been more surprised to see military helicopters airlifting folks from Boulder County on BBC News. How could this be happening? I live in an arid climate which relies on heavy winter snowfall to fill local reservoirs.
South Boulder was overwhelmed with flood waters causing damages in the tens of millions. Towns such as Jamestown & Lyons are significantly damaged. Both Highways 36 & 34 were washed-out/destroyed, isolating Estes Park & access to Rocky Mountain National Park. I’ve hiked in all of these towns along the Front Range.
Highway & bridge reconstruction will last 8 months to 2 years. Trails in Boulder County are closed & come with a Warning — $1,000 fine and/or 90 days in jail if rescue crews are diverted from flood efforts to rescue hikers. Additionally, our governor has hired a Chief Recovery Officer from the private sector to oversee rebuilding efforts – principally, creating temporary road & bridge access by December 1st when winter weather sets in.
Luckily my home suffered zero damage. Many thanks to friends & family who reached out. Much appreciated 🙂
WATCH Boulder Flood 2013 (YouTube video)
