We learned that you can have a rare March winter event caused by an Atmospheric River as we did this morning at 4000 feet elevation.
Fortunately we got to rely on the RV SAG to drive us about 1000 feet down the mountain where it was just cold rain, and extreme high tail winds until we road out of the storm and into the arid desert country of eastern California. There was no debate about taking the SAG with roads like this expected to not clear today.
After lunch we started our ride with an exhilarating 10 mile high-speed 2000 foot descent on Interstate 8. I am convinced I shivered for at least one hour today before we entered the arid desert country where an amazingly strong tail wind pushed us along to our final destination. Along the way we say some beautiful sites.
I can’t blame you for taking the SAG down below the storm. I may belittle you and call you names for cheating the ride, but I won’t blame you!
When we made the decision to take the SAG, I thought about who of my knuckle-head friends would insist we ride the storm, and you made that short list! I hope this is a sign of good judgement and prudence that comes with age that we both would take the SAG in such a situation. Ha ha.
SAG:
Save Asses & Gear!
Smart move!
I always wondered what the actual acronym stood for, but that makes perfect sense. Thanks, Chandler.
Steve – Crazy weather. Smart decision. Interstates in northern Arizona were closed for over 24 hours. Are you past the highest elevation? Stay safe!