Arizona Monsoon 2019

[Stuart_W]

Hey Netweather team

 

I am seriously thinking about doing this again as it was such a blast last year.

Doesn't look like anybody has booked yet so was wondering how likely you think it is off going ahead?

 

Cheers

 

Stuart

Edited August 1, 2019 by Polar Maritime

[Nick L]

Glad to see you've got the Arizona bug too, Stuart! I'm definitely doing this again one year but will likely do it solo rather than via an organised tour.

[MikeUpjohn]

I'm also weighing up 2020 Arizona potentially, if there are dates next year. Someone told me it gets upto 47C some days, properly warm, and then stunning lightning displays!

[Nick L]

19 minutes ago, mikeofmacc said:

I'm also weighing up 2020 Arizona potentially, if there are dates next year. Someone told me it gets upto 47C some days, properly warm, and then stunning lightning displays!

It was still 40c at midnight in Phoenix itself, the heat is something else. Thankfully the best of the action is well into the evening. 

[Paul Sherman]

Not released the dates for 2020 yet Stuart but will get this done soon

Mike are you on this years Arizona Trip ?

[MikeUpjohn]

Hey Paul, hope you are well! Yeah, I am, never been before, but got an opportunity, so booked for T2 this year and then Arizona again in August. Looking forward to it!

[Nick L]

1 hour ago, mikeofmacc said:

Hey Paul, hope you are well! Yeah, I am, never been before, but got an opportunity, so booked for T2 this year and then Arizona again in August. Looking forward to it!

Fill the ice box with ice and water bottles daily, you won't regret it!

[MikeUpjohn]

Haha, I heard even when its mid-40s C, the dryness makes it feel 'bearable'. Still be an experience, just saving up for a new camera lens!

[Stuart_W]

I just realised I should have put 2019 in the thread title!!

 

What a wally. It looks like it is on this year. Will have a word with myself and let you all know!

[MikeUpjohn]

Do it! I'm flying out on 10th August and back on 23rd August. Going to do a bit of other sightseeing before/after the tour, if @Nick L reports are anything to go by, its a very camera worthy place!

[Nick L]

On 09/04/2019 at 08:22, mikeofmacc said:

Haha, I heard even when its mid-40s C, the dryness makes it feel 'bearable'. Still be an experience, just saving up for a new camera lens!

Nope, not in monsoon season, the heat is anything but dry!

[MikeUpjohn]

Ace, very much looking forward to it, and hoping we get some good lightning storms!

[Dorsetbred]

OK, so in light of the recent events, shorts may not be required for Arizona this year...Winter woolies could be more in tune...From yesterday

Edited May 24, 2019 by Dorsetbred

[Nick L]

One of the snowiest cities in the US is Flagstaff!

[MikeUpjohn]

3 weeks to go to 2019 Arizona chase! Excited!

[Dorsetbred]

Still warm down there Mike..

Humidity was 23% yesterday...

[Dorsetbred]

So it would appear that the Monsoon Season has finally begun in Arizona, over the past couple of days, warnings for "blowing dust and flash floods" along with some good lightning coverage statewide. Temperatures keeping things volatile..   

                ,

[MikeUpjohn]

Just over a week to go and yes it appears as if things are cooking nicely out there! Final check of the camera equipment...

[Dorsetbred]

Average temps for you Mike..

[MikeUpjohn]

I know a couple of guys have now flown out. My last day today at work before I fly tomorrow! Might be quite a change temperature-wise. 20C/68F here today, will be closer to 38C/100F tomorrow night by the time I land! Will try and share pictures of the chase days on here for anyone interested!

You never know where we might end up!