Deep Snow
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Here in Central Colorado Springs we got about 5 to 6 inches yesterday. This morning I am looking at another 7 to 8 inches that fell overnight. There is about 18 inches on the roof of the shed, and the snow in the yard is about just under a foot, judging by the yard lamps.
I drove yesterday, as more than 4 inches of snow doubles the time of my 6 mile bike commute. The main streets were plowed and were just wet pavement on the way home.
I tried to ride a few years ago in snow this deep (9-12") and ended up walking home after a mile and a half. (My commute was 9 miles then).
I suppose if I had a fat bike with studs I could bike this, but 26x1.65 tires sink right in.
I'm hoping the snow in the streets will wear down enough to drive (or bike...?) but first I have to shovel the driveway, the sidewalk and the walkways around the house. At 62, near-daily commuting has kept me fit enough shovel without wrecking myself.
I drove yesterday, as more than 4 inches of snow doubles the time of my 6 mile bike commute. The main streets were plowed and were just wet pavement on the way home.
I tried to ride a few years ago in snow this deep (9-12") and ended up walking home after a mile and a half. (My commute was 9 miles then).
I suppose if I had a fat bike with studs I could bike this, but 26x1.65 tires sink right in.
I'm hoping the snow in the streets will wear down enough to drive (or bike...?) but first I have to shovel the driveway, the sidewalk and the walkways around the house. At 62, near-daily commuting has kept me fit enough shovel without wrecking myself.
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yes our weather person is good. sometimes tho, they talk too fast, or lead with a forecast but don't say what day they are talking about until the forecast is over & I forgot what the forecast was. I like to watch the day & time (in upper right of screen) as they play predicted radar loops. it helps me come to my own conclusions, about the exact timing, that is important to me. one local station makes screens hour-by-hour, which makes that chore easier
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I think snow and ice on the road is too dangerous. Never commuted in such condition. If road clean in winter it's okay, but I did my commute in Detroit (18ml one way) only if temperature not bellow -10C. Even in this temperature I can't drink after about 10-15 min, ice blocked my plastic bottle.