View Full Version : SNOW: This could be fun
kabbie_cache
11-29-2007, 03:35 PM
Just thought I would post this up. Sunday could be a good day for a ride.
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN205 PM CST THU NOV 29 2007...FIRST WINTER STORM OF THE SEASON EXPECTED ON SATURDAY....A POWERFUL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE UPPER MIDWESTTHIS WEEKEND...AND LIKELY BRING SIGNIFICANT WINTRY WEATHER TO MUCHOF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN. THE SNOW IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SATURDAYMORNING...AND BECOME HEAVY ACROSS CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRALMINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON ANDEARLY EVENING. A PERIOD OF SLEET OR FREEZING RAIN IS EXPECTED ONSATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...MAINLY ALONG AND SOUTH OF A NEWULM TO RED WING LINE.BY
SATURDAY NIGHT...
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SNOW ACCUMULATIONS EXCEEDING SIX INCHES APPEARPOSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRALMINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...INCLUDING IN THEALEXANDRIA...ST CLOUD...MANKATO...TWIN CITIES...AND EAU CLAIRECOMMUNITIES.STRONG WINDS ALSO APPEAR LIKELY WITH THIS STORM...WHICH WILL MAKETRAVEL EVEN MORE DANGEROUS.
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charliebrown
11-29-2007, 03:39 PM
biking??? (Laughing inside) Skiing my friend.
kabbie_cache
11-29-2007, 03:41 PM
biking??? (Laughing inside) Skiing my friend.
What is skiing ?
I was thinking of biking.
Lezgo Cycling
11-29-2007, 03:42 PM
oh here we go...ski...bike? what to do ...I like both
manual63
11-29-2007, 03:43 PM
I like XC Skiing, snowboarding, and biking in the winter. Especially biking indoors at the skatepark....:D
This year I want to pack in some good snow jumps. Ever hear of a foam pit? Well, if it snows enough you can have a snow pit!!!
Lezgo Cycling
11-29-2007, 03:44 PM
I like XC Skiing, snowboarding, and biking in the winter. Especially biking indoors at the skatepark....:D
This year I want to pack in some good snow jumps. Ever hear of a foam pit? Well, if it snows enough you can have a snow pit!!!
snow pit...now that might be fun :banana:
gopherhockey
11-29-2007, 03:48 PM
I have a certain bike (that shall not be named as to not jinx the snow) that is pacing around in the basement in anticipation!
Paul Swenson
11-29-2007, 03:48 PM
snow pit...now that might be fun :banana:
Yellow snow pit?
Lezgo Cycling
11-29-2007, 03:56 PM
Yellow snow pit?
no no..well make sure theres no YELLOW in there, hopefully no brown either :sick:
lostboy
11-29-2007, 03:56 PM
i would go off some big jumps if I had a snow pit to land in.
Build it and they will come :cool:
Pandl
11-29-2007, 03:57 PM
oh here we go...ski...bike? what to do ...I like both
Bike to the skiing location.
Paul Swenson
11-29-2007, 04:02 PM
no no..well make sure theres no YELLOW in there, hopefully no brown either :sick:
Maybe red after a while...
Lezgo Cycling
11-29-2007, 04:03 PM
Bike to the skiing location.
hey now theres and idea....but then dont you need an xtracycle (http://xtracycle.com/freeradical-hitchless-trailer-convert-your-bike-p-2.html) to haul your stuff ?
James
11-29-2007, 04:06 PM
oh here we go...ski...bike? what to do ...I like both
Compromise.....
http://www.nevasport.com/fotos/buzon/46467.jpg
manual63
11-29-2007, 04:07 PM
I have a certain bike (that shall not be named as to not jinx the snow) that is pacing around in the basement in anticipation!
Is that a Pu......okay...I won't jinx ya.
Pandl
11-29-2007, 04:14 PM
hey now theres and idea....but then dont you need an xtracycle (http://xtracycle.com/freeradical-hitchless-trailer-convert-your-bike-p-2.html) to haul your stuff ?
Yeah, you might need something. But, you could strap your skiis & poles on your back, boots in your backpack, and your set. Ya got the clothes on already.
Compromise.....
http://www.nevasport.com/fotos/buzon/46467.jpg
When did McDonald's start making bikes???
Lezgo Cycling
11-29-2007, 05:01 PM
When did McDonald's start making bikes???
ketchup and mustard :D I used to have a dodge neon that was red w/ a yellow pinstripe down it :banana:
charliebrown
11-29-2007, 05:22 PM
I used to have a dodge neon that was red w/ a yellow pinstripe down it :banana:
I am not sure you should admit that...
:cryin:
BikerKitty
11-29-2007, 05:23 PM
Can you XC ski in 6" of snow? I am really dying to get out on my skis.
Lezgo Cycling
11-29-2007, 05:24 PM
I am not sure you should admit that...
:cryin:
what that it was yellow and red or that it was a neon :crazy2: :D
Thewavebb
11-29-2007, 05:28 PM
Can you XC ski in 6" of snow? I am really dying to get out on my skis.
for sure. If you go to a place with a manicured trail, you should be just fine. I wouldn't expect to go skate skiing, but for traditional your set.
Slimpee
11-29-2007, 07:27 PM
Is that a Pu......okay...I won't jinx ya.
Hmm, I hate Pug dogs. They're sooooo ugly!
:nono:
we just dusted off the high speed winch at the warehouse today...Now that is what ya get out when it snows... :jumpy: yessssssss
weRd!
Buck
batjerk
11-30-2007, 07:08 AM
Well, I like skiing too, but you gotta pay to do that... Biking, no pass req'd. I'll do that.
Can you XC ski in 6" of snow? I am really dying to get out on my skis.
Golf courses. Even when conditions are the crappiest, there's rarely anything on a golf course that would damage your skis (for the most part). Well manicured grass is a pretty safe bet.
Lakes are another good, early season, low snow, skiing option. Not enough ice on those yet though.
Can you XC ski in 6" of snow? I am really dying to get out on my skis.
We're going to get a group together this Sunday April. Wanna play?
BikerKitty
11-30-2007, 01:34 PM
We're going to get a group together this Sunday April. Wanna play?
HELL YES!!!!
I WILL fall over though. Just warning ya.
heavybluechevy
11-30-2007, 01:37 PM
We're going to get a group together this Sunday April. Wanna play?
Where are you going, is it girls only, and can skiis & poles be rented somewhere?
bakkeb
11-30-2007, 02:29 PM
Well, I like skiing too, but you gotta pay to do that... Biking, no pass req'd. I'll do that.
This is true but....riding a bike on snow isn't nearly as fun as riding one on dirt when its warm. Winter and snow/ski, snowboard, snowmobile, snowshoes....summer and warmth/mtnbike!!!!! It would be like saying in the summertime, "you know, instead of mtnbiking, I'm gonna pull my skis out and ski down a dirt hill." You guys are twisted in the head.:crazy::fool::etard:
jitterjepp
11-30-2007, 02:38 PM
Where are you going, is it girls only, and can skiis & poles be rented somewhere?You can rent them all over the place. REI does ski rentals, Elm Creek and other 3 rivers parks, Theodore Wirth also does rentals at the par3 building. REI will have them available all year but for the other places you should call ahead of time and make sure they have them ready.
Homegrown
11-30-2007, 03:03 PM
This ski kit (http://www.a2xtreme.com/winterxbikepromo.html) look supercool...but the issue is that most Minnesota ski areas do not allow them. The only one I know of is Lutsen are there others?
Compromise.....
http://www.nevasport.com/fotos/buzon/46467.jpg
This ski kit (http://www.a2xtreme.com/winterxbikepromo.html) look supercool...but the issue is that most Minnesota ski areas do not allow them. The only one I know of is Lutsen are there others?
Spirit Mtn does as well.
Give Brad at Pioneer Cycle in Blaine a call, he goes up there alot during the winter!
weRd!
Buck
Well, I like skiing too, but you gotta pay to do that... Biking, no pass req'd.
I know a friendly neighborhood Ski Paroller (Welch Village) that has been known to pull a comp pass or two for people that help out with Battle Creek trail work! ;)
DMonkey
11-30-2007, 06:24 PM
Sunday, I was thinking I would go snow shoe a bit, then hit a lap somewhere (Theo) after I get the studs on the bike.
Skier's: I'm guessing XC skiing. Might be down with that - where at?
Sunday, I was thinking I would go snow shoe a bit, then hit a lap somewhere (Theo) after I get the studs on the bike.
Skier's: I'm guessing XC skiing. Might be down with that - where at?
Lebanon! They have snowshoeing and xc skiing. Sometime around 2:30 so Katy can join in on this!
HELL YES!!!!
I WILL fall over though. Just warning ya.
Where are you going, is it girls only, and can skiis & poles be rented somewhere?
Lebanon Hills! Jennifer, I have a set of xc skiis, poles and boots that will fit you. No need to rent! April, I am the classic tree hugger, so be warned yourself! This is going to be sooo much fun.
gopherhockey
11-30-2007, 07:56 PM
Looks like the S. Metro is going to get ripped off with this one... some still in the forecast, but mixed with sleet etc. :mad:
Trouble
11-30-2007, 07:59 PM
I like XC Skiing, snowboarding, and biking in the winter. Especially biking indoors at the skatepark....:D
This year I want to pack in some good snow jumps. Ever hear of a foam pit? Well, if it snows enough you can have a snow pit!!!
i agree with him. . . . . indoor sessions!!!
Pink Chick
11-30-2007, 10:25 PM
I'm up for X country skiing... I mostly do skate skiing.
Snowshoeing too. Anyone else run in snow shoes?
kabbie_cache
11-30-2007, 11:34 PM
Got my tires studed (sp) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the National Weather Service forcast for the entire Metro. Looks like a total of 7-13 inches.
Saturday: Periods of snow, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. East southeast wind between 9 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night: Periods of snow possibly mixed with sleet, mixing with freezing drizzle after midnight. Low around 21. East wind 13 to 18 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Blustery, with a northwest wind between 14 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West northwest wind between 11 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
gopherhockey
11-30-2007, 11:55 PM
We're going to need snowshoe work at Leb if we get significant snowfall... just FYI, our group rides turn into night snowshoe stomps until the trail is ready again.
batjerk
12-01-2007, 07:18 AM
That's cool. Unfortunately, I have no snowshoes. My XC skiing is traditional or Nordic. No skate skis for me. Tougher to break your own trail if you skate ski, or so I understand.
Pink Chick
12-01-2007, 09:41 AM
Count me in for snowshoeing!!! I run in snowshoes in the winter to cross train for running. I got my snowshoes ready to go!
Cars-R-Coffins
12-01-2007, 10:16 AM
I can't wait to go XC sking. :jumpy:
soupboy
12-01-2007, 12:36 PM
Snowshoes installed yesterday...been out sliding all morning!
Disaster on Wheels
12-01-2007, 12:56 PM
We're going to need snowshoe work at Leb if we get significant snowfall... just FYI, our group rides turn into night snowshoe stomps until the trail is ready again.
Does anyone have extra snow shoes I could use when this takes place?
gopherhockey
12-01-2007, 01:36 PM
Does anyone have extra snow shoes I could use when this takes place?
Liz has a pair you can probably use if she is not here to help pack the trail herself...
Danimal
12-01-2007, 09:10 PM
This snow sucks. I have hung up my bike for the year and decided to hit the weights until spring.
charliebrown
12-01-2007, 10:39 PM
This snow sucks.
Bite your tongue young man, some of us have been waiting for snow... It is time to ski now, the bikes are all tucked from the rafters with care... :banana:
Disaster on Wheels
12-02-2007, 01:59 AM
Liz has a pair you can probably use if she is not here to help pack the trail herself...
Cool. Thanks John and Liz!
bigwheel
12-02-2007, 09:23 AM
Is there a plan? I have the Pug, snowshoes and skis ready to go.
My wife is also interested if it is not biking.
bigwheel
12-02-2007, 02:19 PM
Wife and I are heading over to the Leb visitor center with our beater XC skis. We'll probably be there around 1:45.
Snowshoes installed yesterday...been out sliding all morning!
Is that Kevin's pool?
kabbie_cache
12-03-2007, 03:34 PM
Here comes some more snow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :crazybanana::crazybanana::crazybanana:
Snow Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN214 PM CST MON DEC 3 2007...
MORE ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR TUESDAY AND TUESDAY EVENING....
A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVING FROM NORTH DAKOTA TO IOWA ONTUESDAY WILL BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CENTRAL AND EAST CENTRALMINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN.
A SNOW ADVISORY HAS BEENISSUED FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA FOR TUESDAY AND FOR EASTCENTRAL MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN FROM LATE TUESDAYMORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.THE SNOW SHOULD BEGIN IN THE ALEXANDRIA AREA BY DAYBREAKTUESDAY...SPREAD QUICKLY SOUTHEAST INTO THE TWIN CITIESMETROPOLITAN AREA BY LATE IN THE MORNING...AND THEN REACH WESTCENTRAL WISCONSIN BY EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.
THE SNOW WILL PERSISTINTO THE EARLY EVENING HOURS OVER EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND WESTCENTRAL WISCONSIN. THIS WILL IMPACT RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC...ESPECIALLYALONG AND NORTH OF INTERSTATE 94. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES ARE EXPECTED IN THE ADVISORY AREA.
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