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hikingshoes
07-11-2012, 21:13
I enjoy a hike in the rain but Thunderstorms on the other hand is a little much. I'm going with some friend to hike Fontana to NOC on july 13,2012 . The weather is calling for:
fri. 60% rain/thunderstorms
sat. 20% rain/thunderstorms
sun.50% rain/thunderstorms
What would you guys do?
coheterojo
07-11-2012, 21:17
I'd make sure I packed my rain gear!
kayak karl
07-11-2012, 21:17
i would hike. any chance to do that stretch again would be great. at least you will have water (not joking. heard it was dry)
I would go. Pretty much a normal July forecast. It going to be hot and its cooler hiking in the rain. I usually don't wear my rain gear unless I'm getting chilled.
You have it wrong. Forecast...
40% chance of no rain friday
80% chance no rain saturday
50% chance no rain sunday
See, it's a whole lot better!
It won't rain at all. This is wishful thinking for drought relief by the weather guessers.
Wise Old Owl
07-11-2012, 23:02
Its Scattered T-Storms... Suggest going!
Moldy is leaning towards conspiracy theory!:D
Biggie Master
07-11-2012, 23:55
I would go... Just be careful if it's raining on that last day -- the last 6 to 7 miles (after Cheoah Bald) are a pretty steady descent, and on a rain slick trail you could slide all the way into the Nantahala river at NOC. :D
Miami Joe
07-12-2012, 00:04
I'll be in the GSMNP this weekend with my oldest son and I'm praying for rain and cooler conditions. We did a three-day loop last weekend in Cherokee in oppressive conditions. Water was scarce, 100+ degrees during the day and 85+ degrees at night. Did see two black bears, four boars, two piglets, a big rat snake and two "mountain tarantulas," so it was worth it. Bringing my rain gear.
rocketsocks
07-12-2012, 00:10
I'd go, but I love a good Thunderstorm, scary as they may be at times, it's almost a prerequisite.
chiefduffy
07-12-2012, 05:02
What would you guys do?
Go hiking.
hikingshoes
07-12-2012, 06:09
UPDATE!!! Looks like Im hiking...Just got my new tarp so due to rain I think i my take my hammock/tarp, if i get my rope for my tarp tie outs.
MkBibble
07-12-2012, 09:57
Enjoy your trip!
I would go... Just be careful if it's raining on that last day -- the last 6 to 7 miles (after Cheoah Bald) are a pretty steady descent, and on a rain slick trail you could slide all the way into the Nantahala river at NOC. :D
As I remember from last summer there are parts with lots of rocks, so be careful if they are wet and slippery.
MuddyWaters
07-13-2012, 19:11
Pretty uncommon to find a forecast without chance of rain in the summer. Basically the weather service is saying "we dont really know".
>80%, it will probably rain , < 30, probably not, in between, flip a coin.
I have gone with forecast of 60% and scattered thunderstorms for the week, and had beautiful weather If there is a frontal system approaching, you can probably count on t-storms.
coach lou
07-13-2012, 19:23
You have it wrong. Forecast...
40% chance of no rain friday
80% chance no rain saturday
50% chance no rain sunday
See, it's a whole lot better!
I like your positive view point!
go for it. You'll welcome the showers in this heat. of course lightning is another matter.
I'd bring my umbrella. Most breathable raingear available!
MuddyWaters
07-14-2012, 23:27
Also look at accuweather and see how much rain expected. sometimes the forecast shows 60% chance thunderstorms. Looks horrible. Then the amt of rain is like 0.5 hr and .1 inch. Again, they are just coveing their butts, someone will have a thunderstorm, somewhere, in hot weather in the afternoon.
hikingshoes
07-14-2012, 23:37
Update!! Had to chg my plans anyway so I didnt get to hike at all..
Just go. Up here the rain would be welcome.