Lots of gorgeous sunsets over the Arizona desert lately but some lousy winter weather has sprung up for the weekend.
Lousy doesn't necessarily mean cold around here - it means windy. Windy enough that we feel the need to give both mutts a little extra weight and padding so their leashes don't turn them into puppy balloons the minute they step outside.
Both a Wind Advisory and a Winter Storm Watch were issued for this weekend:
Wind Advisory Tucson Metro Area including Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail (Arizona)
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
232 AM MST SAT FEB 26 2011
* THE WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST SATURDAY.
* WINDS...SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH
* IMPACTS...MOTORISTS IN THE ADVISORY AREA ARE URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION
Winter Storm Watch Tucson Metro Area including Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
228 AM MST SAT FEB 26 2011
AZZ503-504-506>509-261730-
* A STRONG WINTER STORM WILL MOVE ACROSS ARIZONA SAT AND SUNDAY.
* SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OF 4 TO 8 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE
We won't see any snow here at Dodge City RV (I hope) but we took other precautions.
My Fella has already taken down our patio area so the table, chairs and Mutt Hut don't end up blowing south to Mexico.
Although if the wind could carry us all to Mexico, we'd be up for it. At least for a weekend of sunshine and pickleball.
Shelbert seems to have an attitude like "pink again" come on Mom, but your tropical fantasy beach camp is just lovely.
Posted by: Rick | February 26, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Remember to have the awning rolled up!
After reading your posts my wife and I have decided to get back into RVing. It is hard to stop 25 years of camping fun cold turkey. Airports and planes just don't do it for us!
Posted by: Don | February 26, 2011 at 06:18 PM
Cali Rick - actually I think Shelbert is choked about having to endure yet ANOTHER photo shoot :)
Posted by: kelsi | February 26, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Mr P - I agree 100% about the airports and planes. I must be getting old, but I'd rather stay home than have to fly somewhere to get away.
Are you making some plans for summer RV-ing?
Posted by: kelsi | February 26, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Yes, summer short BC trips, winter will be months in the south, like you are doing. We actually full timed it for several years until we bought a house, 5 years ago, because we missed having a home base.
We have spent a lot of time on the internet and shopping local dealers and find the best price for an identical motorhome, here or the USA, with identical accessories is in Winfield, even if we custom order!
(Forest River Sunseeker, 245)
Posted by: Don | February 27, 2011 at 05:16 AM
Mr P - even with the loonie just over par the price is better in Winfield? Wow. That's surprising.
Maybe we'll see you on the road next winter :)
Posted by: kelsi | February 27, 2011 at 09:02 AM