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ASC Members have been hungering for some waves, something, almost anything
that is ridable and above 15F air with light winds. They are growing desperate
after a very slow, flat winter. During the past week several members
have been salivating about an upcoming swell, talking about spending the
night down at the shore this Monday and Tuesday so they can catch the swell
at its best. A big winter storm is moving through the region this evening
and into tomorrow -- area temperatures mid-day Sunday on the DMV are hovering
in the 20F range, wind chill at 7F. Conditions have been pointing to VAS,
but I understand how desperation can play with one's soul. For example,
poor statue rider, Jeff Marlow, had been beached for months due to a blown
ear socket, not getting cleared until Christmas Eve day. It's been flat
or really crappy ever since. The man is desperate to translate wet
dreams into wet ecstasy. Good luck boys!
- Brother Rockman
Snowboarding at Whitetail. Well it was exciting getting ready fro a day of snowboarding with the snow still falling. My wife and I made pretty good time getting to the meeting place and even arrived a little early. Paul Moos arrived shortly afterward and after a quick check of the home answering machine to find the other member of the MD crew was not coming, we were off. We arrived with no problems, I 70 was in fair shape but easily passable. Paul went off to rent his board and boots and Peggy and I changed into our gear. We met up right after Paul changed boards the first one would not lock on. We made a few runs on the beginner slope to help Paul get the cobwebs out before his lesson and meeting up with Emile. Alas after waiting at the prescribed meeting place for a half hour and not knowing whether Emile was even able to make it, we had to give up the wait. Peggy and I went to the beginner hills to look for Paul and see how his lesson was going. Very well as the instructor took the class on the transition hill and he was doing well there. We made a few more runs and had lunch before going back out. After lunch the snow had stopped and the sun was out most of the time, a very nice day. Paul and i checked out the intermediate hills and found some fun runs before going back to the transition hill to work on the quality of our turns. All on the trip was looking much better at the end of the day. Emile, I hope you made it up for a nice day, sorry to have missed you. Chris S |
Severe Weather Alert from the NWS ... Winter storm warning Sunday: Snow is expected to develop early this evening across the Balto/DC area. Snow will be heavy at times from mid evening through the early morning hours. Total snow accumulation is expected to be between 4 and 8 inches. Monday: Cloudy with periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain in the morning becoming lighter in the afternoon. Cold. High 29F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precip 60%. Monday night: Cloudy...with periods of light freezing rain ending overnight. Low 28F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precip 50%. Tuesday: Showers ending by midday. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the low 20s. Surf Forecast
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