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Weekend rock strength forecast?

Rob WardenSpaceLizard · · las Vegans, the cosmic void · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 130

any more info? thanks

W L · · NEVADASTAN · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 851

Rob, it's wet out here. Quite wet. Lo siento amigo.

Thomas Beck · · Las Vegas, Nevada · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,025

Been low ceiling all day and drizzling at Lake Mead and US 95. Enough to wet the streets.
Wednesday 2/18 broke a good sized crimper on "All That Jazz" I didn't think would break ...an afternoon shady route in Calico. There was still standing water on the west side of the canyon.

W L · · NEVADASTAN · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 851

That route is pretty chossy, even in the most dry of conditions, to be honest...

Rob WardenSpaceLizard · · las Vegans, the cosmic void · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 130

Thanks for the update guys. I was just hoping against hope that we could get down for a bit. Guess some limestone out in the utah hills will suffice

John The Wolf · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 50

I was suppose to climb in Red Rock somewhere between Feb 28th and March 3rd.

John, thanks for the updates, the forecast looks pretty grim and this webcam is just as depressing! weather.weatherbug.com/NV/L… ...

People who know the area, do you reckon there is any chance of something being dry or should I just leave the climbing gear at home and do something else?

Jacob Koffler · · Las Vegas · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 10

It should most likely be dry by this weekend, but it looks like it could rain this weekend as well.

sqwirll · · Las Vegas · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 1,360

Here's what it looked like in Black Velvet this morning. A little moist....

Black Velvet Snow.

Veraun Chipman · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 10

Given the amount of snow that fell and the forecast for the week, no way the rock is dry enough by the weekend to responsibly climb on it.

Grant Mercer · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Dec 2014 · Points: 246

As said above, I hope we're all refraining from climbing until the rock is dry enough again. Lets try to avoid any more broken holds(although it is inevitable some will break by climbers this weekend)

sarcasm · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2010 · Points: 445

A little snow is great for those beautiful Joshua Tree's lining the road to Black Velvet Canyon.
Be grateful.

John The Wolf · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 50

Yikes, worst than I thought. I'll trade the climbing gear for warm clothes...

KyleT · · Lakewood, CO · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 5

I have trip planned to red rock Wednesday and had hopped to get out that afternoon and climb until Saturday. Obviously I don't want to do damage to the rock, but does anyone have a feel for how things might dry out on the sunniest exposures? I have been told 24-36 hours can be enough, but if I need to bail on my flight, hotel, car ect I would appreciate any advice.

Thomas Beck · · Las Vegas, Nevada · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,025

This site is pretty accurate for this time of year in Las Vegas, NV

wunderground.com/cgi-bin/fi…

They are saying 50 to 56% chance of rain on Friday to the tune of +0.25 inches and 47% on Sunday. Usually with that much instability I'd figure it will rain Saturday as well. 1.06" was recorded at the Visitor Center in last 24 hours and humidity is 87% as off 4:35PM PST. I'd say Red Rocks is quite wet and unclimbable without breaking holds.

Now here is the National Weather Service and we have a divergent opinion.

forecast.weather.gov/MapCli…

Here is Mesquite, NV

forecast.weather.gov/MapCli…

To make a more educated guess instead of relying on what someone is telling me, At this point I am checking the satellite feeds for direction and rate of progress.

KyleT · · Lakewood, CO · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 5

"I'd say Red Rocks is quite wet and unclimbable without breaking holds. "

Do you have a feel for how long the sunniest aspects will remain "unclimbable"? The weather tomorrow looks warm, but again I'm wondering if it will be enough to dry things out.

KyleT · · Lakewood, CO · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 5

John,

Thank you for the reply, that is exactly what I was looking for.

BrianVarick · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2014 · Points: 45

I thought it was closed for the search and rescue mission?

Erez L · · Washington DC · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 20

Any updates on the weather conditions in Red Rocks?

I am making a trip out there next week and just hoping that the conditions will be alright for climbing.

Thanks

Jacob Koffler · · Las Vegas · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 10

I think the calico hills will be ok by this weekend, but it might rain again fri or sat, as for the canyons, it will be awhile. "As always, if the ground is wet at the base of the crag, the rock is too wet to climb on.This is the best barometer locals have managed to figure out over the years."

BrianVarick · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2014 · Points: 45

I saw a couple groups heading into Pine Creek Canyon today which surprised me. The last two days have been sunny and it's supposed stay sunny for the next couple of days. Do you think the Cannibal wall will be ready tomorrow?

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Nevada
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