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Title: lake bed condition
Post by: Dutch on October 29, 2010, 05:04:11 AM
Has anyone been out to the lake bed to see how it is drying out or if it even is drying out i know there is a 30% chance of rain on sat.
Rich SDRC 1155


Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: 836dstr on October 29, 2010, 12:59:12 PM
Thanks for the post Rich,

I was going to ask the same question.

Tom
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: TINY on October 29, 2010, 02:51:40 PM
It is drying slowly If we dodge the rain tommorrow will get pictures to post. :roll: :roll: :cheers:
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: dw230 on October 30, 2010, 12:04:57 PM
ASsof last night it was rainig.

An inspection will be made on Nov. 6th and the decision as to whether we race or not will be published no later than Wed. Nov. 10th.

DW
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: TINY on October 30, 2010, 02:39:03 PM
It rained out here for about 1& a half hrs. not real hard is bright 7 sunny now with light wind supposed to have warm weather next week.Keep fingers & toes crossed.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Elmo Rodge on October 30, 2010, 04:00:39 PM
Tiny, how much water is left from the last storm? Wayno
Title: El Mirage
Post by: idefendm on October 31, 2010, 05:59:11 PM
Pix at http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,8543.150.html (http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,8543.150.html)
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: TINY on October 31, 2010, 06:47:46 PM
There was alot of water still on lakebed Sat. Wind has been blowing water toward east end slowly iwill go out and take pictures Tuesday.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Nortonist 592 on October 31, 2010, 06:49:45 PM
Thanks Tiny.  Hopefully it will dry in time.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Dutch on October 31, 2010, 10:02:56 PM
Sorry guys don't mean to be a pain in the ass but looking for some input from our veterans on looking at the weather do you think we will run the last event.
its a matter of spending a bunch of money now or not having to do it until spring don't want to have to spend it now if i don't have to. 
Thank you very much Rich
SDRC #1155
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Nortonist 592 on October 31, 2010, 10:43:55 PM
I'm no Dallas Raines but the forecast is for heat and wind next week which hopeflly will help dry the lake.  After that, get ot the crystal ball.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: dw230 on October 31, 2010, 10:47:11 PM
10 day forecast shows rain on/around Nov. 9th.

Of course that is my side of the mountain and it is a prediction, not a certainity.

DW
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: SGVridgerunner on November 01, 2010, 01:07:23 AM
Praying really really hard that we get to run in Nov.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: idefendm on November 01, 2010, 08:13:21 AM
INTELLICAST Wx at 0515 hrs.

Monday, November 08

Few Showers 67°
37°

Rise: 7:16 AM Set: 5:50 PM Rise: 10:02 AM Set: 7:58 PM
Few showers. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 30s.
 UV Index: 4 (Moderate)
Relative Humidity: 46%
Precipitation: 30%
Snow Probability: 3%
Cloud Coverage: 33%
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Wind Speed: 9Mph (14Km, 7Kts)
Wind Direction: 246° (WSW) 
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: idefendm on November 01, 2010, 04:05:12 PM
Please go to http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,8543.150.html (http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,8543.150.html) for the latest!
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Papi on November 01, 2010, 07:06:12 PM
There was alot of water still on lakebed Sat. Wind has been blowing water toward east end slowly iwill go out and take pictures Tuesday.


Thanks Tiny. Please keep us posted. Some of us need a good heads up as to whether we are loading goodies for a two day event or not.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: TINY on November 01, 2010, 08:18:08 PM
I will keep everyone posted on conditions at lakebed every couple days.It could be raining in Victorville & not a drop out here.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Papi on November 02, 2010, 01:41:58 PM
I will keep everyone posted on conditions at lakebed every couple days.It could be raining in Victorville & not a drop out here.

Awesome, Thanks very much!   :-)
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Dutch on November 02, 2010, 03:50:56 PM
Thank you very much Tiny
Rich
Title: NOAA Special Wx Statement
Post by: idefendm on November 03, 2010, 10:11:48 AM
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
942 PM PDT TUE NOV 2 2010

CAZ042-043-048-050-055>058-060>062-031800-
ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL AREAS-SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS-
SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS-THE INLAND EMPIRE-
SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS-
SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS-
COACHELLA VALLEY-SAN DIEGO COUNTY DESERTS-
942 PM PDT TUE NOV 2 2010

...NEAR RECORD HEAT EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ON
WEDNESDAY...

STRONG HIGH PRESSURE ALOFT AND OFFSHORE FLOW WILL BRING MORE HOT AND
DRY WEATHER ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH THURSDAY. WEDNESDAY
SHOULD BE THE HOTTEST...WHEN SEVERAL RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES COULD
BE SET OR TIED ACROSS THE AREA. AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES WILL SOAR
INTO THE 80S AND 90S...EXCEPT AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: FADED on November 03, 2010, 10:51:42 AM
MY FINGERS ARE CROSSED. I WANNA RACE!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: 55chevr on November 03, 2010, 05:44:05 PM
Forecast is looking better ... could get this one in.
Title: Wx
Post by: idefendm on November 03, 2010, 10:51:05 PM
Friday's forecasted 80 °F day temp will drop to 64 °F by Monday, November 8th. Does any one know how the absorption/evaporation cycle is coming along?

Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: mkilger on November 04, 2010, 11:02:59 AM
still wet :-D
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: efenn611 on November 04, 2010, 01:23:39 PM
  just got down from my observation tower in north Phelan (in my back yard, 9 miles due south of lake), West 1/3 of lakebed (course end) is still under water, rest of lakebed is drying nicely. here is a link to el mirage weather for next 10 days. Looks like it might dry out, I sure hope so!!! :-D :-D :-D :-D




              http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/outdoors/tenday/CAELSRVA:13?dp=windsdp






Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Papi on November 04, 2010, 01:32:59 PM
Tiny- what's the update on your end?

Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: mkilger on November 04, 2010, 01:56:35 PM
that would be your front yard wouldnt Ed   :|
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: TINY on November 04, 2010, 02:53:20 PM
Still water on this end nice & warm no wind at all.Little wind & more sunshine would be nice.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: ol38y on November 05, 2010, 01:14:55 PM
Tiny, if there's still water on the west end, do you think there's much chance of being able to race next weekend? I'm wondering if I need to get my permit for next weekend or wait till next year.  :|
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: efenn611 on November 05, 2010, 01:30:28 PM
  Just got down from the lookout and the lake is drier than yesterday but still standing water on west 1/3.  Pray for wind.  I am gonna drive down later and take a good look.  will let all know what i find.   ED      :-D :-D :-D :-D :mrgreen:
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Tudors Performance on November 05, 2010, 02:31:02 PM
Here is a photo from the air last weekend...

Jeff
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Dave Haller on November 05, 2010, 03:08:03 PM
Tiny and folks,
We will need to leave from the Pacific Northwest by next Wednesday to make the weekend meet. Looking at the posts it appears there is still a chance the meet will be canceled. Which way does the course run? East to West? North to South? Can anyone with good info on the meet status post it here byTuesday? Thanks all, hope to see you down there.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: desotoman on November 05, 2010, 03:19:58 PM
Dave,

We run at the far West end to the East. The Starting line is about 1/4 - 3/8 of a mile east of the western fence line. Hope that makes sense to you.

Tom G.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Dave Haller on November 05, 2010, 03:29:07 PM
Thanks, that does make sense. See you there, I hope.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: bvillercr on November 05, 2010, 03:38:29 PM
I believe DW I going to the lake bed on the 6th and post no later than Wednesday the 10th.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: mkilger on November 05, 2010, 04:28:07 PM
SCTA  caned the lake bed clean up for this weekend. still too wet
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: mkilger on November 05, 2010, 04:32:59 PM
why does DW have to go all that way to see if its too wet? I know  3 people that live right there that can  tell if the lakebed is too wet to run on. :roll:
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Bob Jr. on November 05, 2010, 04:35:13 PM
D III our SCTA president is going to be on the lakebed on Saturday sometime to look at the conditions!!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: mkilger on November 05, 2010, 04:41:07 PM
its going to be wet tomorrow too :evil:
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: efenn611 on November 05, 2010, 05:39:10 PM
 8-)  But not as wet as today ! ! !  :-D :-D :-D
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Glen on November 05, 2010, 05:52:12 PM
yeah, the water table is a 1/4 inch below the surface, usually soft and easy to rut. I sure hope they can get the meet in. May 2011 is a few months off.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: TINY on November 05, 2010, 06:41:21 PM
There is still water on west end of lakebed & the problem is have no wind all week.D 111 will be here in morning & will make call by wednesday.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: FADED on November 06, 2010, 05:04:27 PM
its windy down here, is it blowin up there?? I WANNA RACE!!
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Nortonist 592 on November 06, 2010, 05:20:18 PM
Maybe they should hold an SCTA board meeting on the lakebed.  That should generate a lot of hot wind. : - )
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: John Noonan on November 07, 2010, 01:12:29 AM
Maybe they should hold an SCTA board meeting on the lakebed.  That should generate a lot of hot wind. : - )

Too funny...
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Freud on November 07, 2010, 11:58:22 AM
Just remember:

If you can't race,,,,,,you're not apt to blow it up.

FREUD
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: 55chevr on November 07, 2010, 12:44:08 PM
Ah yes ... If you dont race they dont break   ....  the parts do break when we race ... I am wondering why I race now? Thanks a lot Glenn.
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: FADED on November 07, 2010, 01:23:37 PM
I dont mind blowin her up.....................AGAIN. This is my first year and Ive been lookin forward to Nov for a long time.
I WANNA RACE!! (yelled out like a whiney child)
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: jl222 on November 07, 2010, 01:51:46 PM
I dont mind blowin her up.....................AGAIN. This is my first year and Ive been lookin forward to Nov for a long time.
I WANNA RACE!! (yelled out like a whiney child)

  I know how you feel  :-( My twin brother and I became Boy Scouts in 1951 at 11 yrs old, and couldn't wait to go on the 1st camping trip ...canceled because of rain, waa waa waa, whats wrong with a little rain. next week...cancled because of rain, waa waa waa this went on for over a month, and I still remember how dissapointed we were :-D

         JL222
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: bak189 on November 07, 2010, 02:04:23 PM
Take your SCOOTER and race on old highway 66........................rain or shine.................
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Glen on November 07, 2010, 02:24:46 PM
THE MEET IS OFFICIALLY CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER. This is per the SCTA secretary just posted
Title: Re: lake bed condition
Post by: Dutch on November 07, 2010, 04:25:40 PM
Thank you everyone for keeping us up to date have a great off season.
Rich
SDRC #1155