Road/Trail Conditions – 7 March 2013 (early)

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Ths short version: No snow, no ice, no slush, no cars.

By early afternoon, yesterday, all traces of snow had been washed away, so I was not expecting an problems this morning. (If there was snow when you went to bed, last night, you might have some problems.)

It was 40 degrees at 3:00 a.m., so there was no ice. Some spots were dry, but most places were still wet. Columbia Pike west of Route 27 was wet, while it was half dry going by the Navy Annex. There were some dry spots on the trail along the Pentagon and to Memorial Bridge/ The bridge was mostly dry. M Street SW/SE was wet, while Maine Avenue SW was half and half.

If the temperature drops, there may be some ice, but it’s supposed to stay in the upper 30s.

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[Justin Antos]

I’m planning on using the W&OD out to West Falls Church tonight – think it’ll be melted enough by then for smooth tires?

Thanks for the help W&OD riders!!

[consularrider]

@mstone 45503 wrote:

ah, those crazy people with the goggles and big boots. seems fairly aspirational on that trail.

No googles for me and my cross-country ski boots aren’t much more than my winter cycling boots. But I fully agree with you on the “aspirational” aspect. My old waxless skis are useless in really wet snow. I enjoy using them on the W&OD and 4MRT when there’s at least four or more inches of snow.

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[GuyContinental]

@consularrider 45498 wrote:

Cross country skis

Pshaw, it was Hozn dragging a body into the woods…

[mstone]

@GuyContinental 45508 wrote:

Pshaw, it was Hozn dragging a body into the woods…

and forgetting to turn toward the trees?

[GuyContinental]

@mstone 45510 wrote:

and forgetting to turn toward the trees?

He likes a challenge. The farther you drag it the more work it is.

[hozn]

@Justin Antos 45506 wrote:

I’m planning on using the W&OD out to West Falls Church tonight – think it’ll be melted enough by then for smooth tires?

Thanks for the help W&OD riders!!

I would have said it would still be messy, but I am not sure. It is warmer out than I was expecting. I would love to know how it looks (how slushy it is still) tonight so I know if I should change my tires. I will check your Strava. I assume it will not be frozen this evening, in any event, so you should be ok.

[pfunkallstar]

All signs point to no ice between East-West Falls Church, way too warm. Thank god, I almost ate it twice on that patch right before Great Falls.

[cephas]

@Justin Antos 45506 wrote:

I’m planning on using the W&OD out to West Falls Church tonight – think it’ll be melted enough by then for smooth tires?

Thanks for the help W&OD riders!!

I’m going to say “doubt it! but very possibly.” Based on the shear amount, and possible shaded portions, but then again, I’d look forward to someone going that way early – say about now – giving us information.

[rolo]

@Justin Antos 45506 wrote:

I’m planning on using the W&OD out to West Falls Church tonight – think it’ll be melted enough by then for smooth tires?

Thanks for the help W&OD riders!!

Just traveled the W&OD from Reston to Falls Church and it’s almost all clear. One slushy spot between Cedar and Gallows. About 95% of the trail is DRY, with patches of wet areas, still attempting to dry. Those few patches may turn to black ice if the conditions are right. Amazing how quickly the ice melted and the trail dried.

[Justin Antos]

Thanks all! W&OD was all clear from Broad St/Leesburg Pike eastbound to Custis turnoff. Mostly dry – a bunch of wet spots but nothing frozen around 7pm. Broad St. wooden bridge a little slushy on one side, but overall no problems.

AM commuters, watch for black ice if it gets below freezing tonight.

[cephas]

@Justin Antos 45547 wrote:

Thanks all! W&OD was all clear from Broad St/Leesburg Pike eastbound to Custis turnoff. Mostly dry – a bunch of wet spots but nothing frozen around 7pm. Broad St. wooden bridge a little slushy on one side, but overall no problems.

AM commuters, watch for black ice if it gets below freezing tonight.

Thanks for the update! I’m about to hit the trail now. and may see some of you at Friday Coffee.

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