quade 4 #1 August 30, 2002 Ok all you SDC locals, how's the weather trending? Hotter or cooler than normal? Wetter or dryer than normal? What the do I need to pack?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tadbad 0 #2 August 30, 2002 The weather is perfect!!! http://weather.chicagotribune.com/US/IL/Chicago/KORD.html?main=1 ----------------------------------------------------- When you're going to extremes...you taste adrenaline!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 August 30, 2002 Take lens cloths... if its humid (like normal) on the ground... it will be worse on the camera in the air WFFC I lost some good shots to fogging.... I lost a few last weekend too in Ohio. I did get a really good close up ofa fingerprint when the moisture formed on the lens and autofocue was on last weekend....Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 August 30, 2002 No. The weather in Perris is perfect. Humidity sucks.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #5 August 30, 2002 really it might be hot in the desert but at least it's a dry heatif fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #6 August 30, 2002 Every year I've been here (since 1995) the weather in early Sept. to mid Sept. is the best all year. Highs in mid 70s to 80. Lows in the lower 60s. Usually very dry, clear skies. That is why they chose the dates that we have. Today it is partly cloudy and 82. Typical and gorgeous.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #7 August 30, 2002 Cloud bases and tops?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #8 August 30, 2002 Those just vary- I don't know if there is a pattern, or if there is I haven't noticed. Like Chris said, typically September has really beautiful weather, and I don't expect this year to be any different. There is also another factor-I call it "Roger's Weather Mojo" which seems to be working pretty well this year. There have been plenty of days when the only blue skies to be found were directly over SDC- freaky but true! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 August 30, 2002 QuoteThere is also another factor-I call it "Roger's Weather Mojo" . . . Uh huh . . . And there's a another type of mojo named for Nationals! Ok, lemme ask you the biggie . . . do I need to bring rain gear and will I be jumping near (but not quite through) a lot of industrial haze? Does my video camera need a windshield wiper?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #10 August 31, 2002 I can't promise anything- I don't have a weather mojo! Based on personal experience, my guess is that the early loads may be legitimately "hazy", like morning mist. But I really think the weather will be nice during Nationals- nice temp, blue skies,not rainy or humid. That's what we get in September, honest! Also, I don't think they will be dropping competition loads into "industrial haze" anyway! USPA is running the meet; I don't think that will happen for a number of reasons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #11 August 31, 2002 QuoteAlso, I don't think they will be dropping competition loads into "industrial haze" anyway! USPA is running the meet; I don't think that will happen for a number of reasons. I guess you've never seen the tape from the Nationals at Sabastian? I'm not saying that SDC would let thathappen, but there certainly is a precedent for it having happened before. Also, stuff happens. Ya climb out and it's fine, launch and all of a sudden -- you're in it.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #12 August 31, 2002 I was at Nationals in Sebastian. I remember they seemed to waste a lot of blue skies early on. I think by the end of the meet they might have gotten pretty desperate! Didn't they finish all the FS events on the last day??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #13 August 31, 2002 Early September around Chicago is quite nice... However usually by the end of September it's starting to get into fall weather, where it can be cold with rain. Exactly which time this shift takes place changes from year to year. I would certainly bring rain gear, even though the weather should be nice. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #14 September 3, 2002 Im not a local, but Im in chicago and the weather is great. There hasnt been weather hold yet. But it isnt prime swooping weather. It is a little windy. Just finished 2 days of jumping 8 each day with my team Frost. It started off slow here but people are trickling in. Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #15 September 4, 2002 Hey Ray! Speaking of winds, how breezy compared to here? Is it cold enough for fleece at night? Don't want to overpack, ya know. Also, say hello to the guys for me... and I'll see ya in 2 days. Train hard!! xoxo, arlo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,070 #16 September 4, 2002 Quote*** Also, stuff happens. Ya climb out and it's fine, launch and all of a sudden -- you're in it. That would be most unusual around here. You can always see it coming. Weather here is just lovely, like Maura said. Being a Brit, I carry an umbrella with me everywhere, even to the desert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #17 September 4, 2002 Arlo, This time of year, I usually pack extra clothes for the weekends (I have a trailer there), because it tends to be cooler in the evenings and early morning, but warms up during the day. Fleece may be a bit extreme. I would recommend a light jacket, jeans, maybe 1 sweatshirt and a couple of a long sleeved tees for the evenings- you'll probably get by with shorts and tees during the day. (If you really want to pack light, there are laundry facilities on the dz as well.) If you are tenting it, bring more warm stuff, just in case. The forecast is looking good so far, though! That said, I remember being in Dallas in February one year, beautiful temps- 65-70ish, and folks on the plane were wearing neoprine gloves and fleece neck warmers. I guess everyone has their own definition of COLD!!!! maura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #18 September 4, 2002 Ya gotta remember.... Arlo is from Florida where anything less than 75 sends people indoors for long undies..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #19 September 4, 2002 i wished i had some long undies last weekend. that 65 degrees was a tad chilly for me. YIKES! and some extremely funny person asked seriously if I was coming to freeze fest and got offended when i laughed and said no way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #20 September 4, 2002 QuoteYa gotta remember.... Arlo is from Florida where anything less than 75 sends people indoors for long undies..... yeah, but the question is WHOSE long undies? dave, we shall see you in a couple of days. arlo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
