watching the radar
04-11-12, 06:01 PM
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watching the radar
quitting time was an hour ago but I am way behind in work so no harm staying extra; the weather channel radar suggests the downpour might break up in 15-30 minutes; closer to 15 min I will easily get to my 7 yr old's after-school program before they close at 6; if it takes closer to half an hour to clear then I will be tempted to run lights on the way...
(or just HTFU and blast home in the downpour)
(or just HTFU and blast home in the downpour)
04-11-12, 06:43 PM
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In the right lane
Don't know about Puget Sound, but around here it can be advisable to check for tornado warnings and the like. I've had a number of occasions when I stayed an hour or two just to avoid the flying debris.
04-11-12, 07:00 PM
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If your on your way home enojy (if you live in a warm climate) otherwise, cold weather and rain are no fun without proper rain gear.
04-11-12, 08:49 PM
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The radar website was spot-on! Got my window and had a nice ride home and child-collecting.
04-12-12, 09:51 AM
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I'm addicted to the Weather Underground radar, though since I ride busses on my commute too it's not like I have that much choice in whether or not I ride in the rain.
04-12-12, 09:58 AM
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i too am adicted to the weather radar. it's not that i can't or won't ride in the rain, i just don't like it (meaning proper heavy down pour rain with lightning, crazy winds, and all of that. i don't give a crap about the drizzly stuff).
04-12-12, 10:05 AM
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I can't imagine going back to the days of calling a local TV station's weather line each afternoon, hoping for some clues as to what to expect on the ride home. The www was something else when I first gained access to it, and found a weather site with a radar that was updated hourly. Wow!!!!
04-12-12, 10:33 AM
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I've been known to watch the radar so that I can make sure to catch the downpour. I've waited up to 30 minutes at work so I could ride in the rain.
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04-12-12, 06:20 PM
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04-12-12, 06:39 PM
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I walk out of house or work and look up to see clouds and wind direction and temp. Line up accordingly and carry rain coat if needed. I used to look at the thermometer on the bike comp but honestly it doesn't matter to me anymore. It is what it is and I need to go where I go...
04-12-12, 06:45 PM
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I watch the radar before heading to work. Depending on how heavy the rain is or the amount of ambient lighting, I may have to hitch a ride to work and then hoof it home. If I make it to work and it's raining on the way home, oh well.
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04-13-12, 08:34 AM
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Hey HardyWeinberg - here is a much better radar site to use for us Puget Sounders. Brought to us by our friends at the University of Washington. I check it religiously before heading out.
https://www.atmos.washington.edu/weather/radar.shtml
https://www.atmos.washington.edu/weather/radar.shtml
