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Pine Flat Summit Elevation?
Thu, 02/16/2006 - 8:22am
Does anyone know the approximate elevation of the finish at Pine Flat? I am assuming it's close to 2,000 feet? The Fresno NWS is forecasting low snow in the surrounding foothills on Sunday morning. If this happens, any guesses on what would happen to the race (or at least the finish)?
From NWS:
DEEP MOISTURE PROGS WITH THIS SYSTEM ARE NOT VERY IMPRESSIVE. BUT THE VERY COLD AIR ALOFT WILL PROVIDE AMPLE INSTABILITY FOR A GOOD CHANCE OF SHOWERS ACROSS MUCH OF THE FA. STILL EXPECTING SOME VERY LOW SNOW LEVELS SAT NIGHT/EARLY SUN MORNING...THOUGH LATEST 12KM NAM IS BACKING OFF A LITTLE. BASED ON CONSISTENT GFS RUNS WOULD EXPECT SNOW LEVELS TO FALL AROUND 1500 FEET OVER THE SOUTHERN SIERRA. ALSO...STILL THINK WE MAY SEE SOME LIGHT SNOW DOWN TO THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE KERN DESERT FLOOR...AROUND 2500 FEET. THIS WOULD PLACE THE PASSES OF THE TEHACHAPI MOUNTAINS BELOW THE SNOW LEVEL WITH SOME ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE BY SUNDAY MORNING.
Light snow is actually very enjoyable to ride in - much better than rain as you don't really get that wet. Take the tire pressure down a notch & traction shouldn't be a problem either.
Guest wrote: If this happens, any guesses on what would happen to the race (or at least the finish)?
My guess is it would be very cold, especially for the officials and staff working the finish line. Don't think light snow would be a reason to cancel a race, as unusual as it might be. If you're concerned, I believe Vittoria makes a 25mm tire with studs for icy cross courses - doubt the weight penalty would be *that* much. :lol: