going to the sun road: Weather Change Just in Time for First Day of Summer!
- 06/20/14 06:12 AM
It has been a daunting week in the Flathead Valley. Between 2-6" of rain fell in 2 days setting a record and putting us well ahead of the normal average rain fall. Glacier National Park got 6-8" of rain in the lower elevations and 14-16" of SNOW in the higher elevations. I spent 2 days wearing rain gear just to go outside, unheard of. Because the weather is now near 80 degrees with sunshine, flooding is being watched out for in "the park" as well as some trails being closed due to the overwhelming wetness on the ground. It is still … (0 comments)
going to the sun road: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: July 8, 2011
- 09/08/11 02:44 PM
Ah summertime in the Flathead Valley! Daily temps have been in the 80's. A nice summer thunder storm roared through last night and then the sun came back out. Haying has begun in the valley with an abundant crop due to the early season rains. Going to the Sun road in Glacier National Park opens next Wed. A record late opening due to the record snow pack. I plan on taking a drive up to see all the snow that is still covering many of the trails. Kalispell concerts at Depot Park have been going strong. Tuesday's concert saw the grass … (0 comments)
going to the sun road: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: August 27, 2011
- 09/08/11 02:43 PM
Some schools started this week but summer and tourist season is still in full swing. I have had 2 real estate sales close in the last week. One of my listings I sold myself to a woman from Texas closed last week and she is moving in today after a long drive. The closing this week was for the veterinarian at Alpine Vet. Hospital in Whitefish. Awesome young family and great addition to our valley. More and more out of state buyers are trickling into the valley. I have 2 more for sure coming in the next month. Traditionally, fall is … (0 comments)
going to the sun road: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: June 4, 2011
- 06/04/11 01:22 AM
Really, this is more of a Glacier National Park plowing update. Our weather is not helping the plowing crews in the park. Rain in the valley means snow in the mountains. Continued colder weather than this weekend warm may bring avalanches. Here are links to the plowing photos and status of the Going to the Sun Road opening now projected to be June 17. It is currently open to Avalanche campground. http://www.flickr.com/photos/glaciernps http://home.nps.gov/applications/glac/gttsroadplow/gttsroadplowstatus.cfm The second link helps with information for hiking and biking and shows where the plows are working on a map. … (2 comments)
going to the sun road: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: June 24, 2010
- 06/24/10 09:30 AM
Nice Sunday outing: Bike the trail in Whitefish. Start at the kid's park on Baker, ride along the river, on to city beach on Whitefish Lake, over to Wisconsin and on the trail towards the Big Mtn cutoff. Quiet, scenic and fun! Afterwards, go to one of 2 new ice cream shops. Homemade ice cream on 2nd, block down from the Buffalo Cafe-awesome peanut butter ice cream! Going to the Sun Road set to open today!! Pretty amazing with the weather we have been happening. Rain, and more rain. Over 11" so far this year with 1.4 inches just … (0 comments)
going to the sun road: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: May 21, 2010
- 05/21/10 02:20 PM
I need to change the photo at the top of the blog, except there is still snow at the high elevations. Snow Plows working hard on the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park. There is a 20' deep slide across part of the road. Last weekend was gorgeous. Brought out all the bike riders on the road since it is open only to pedestrians or bicycles. Someday I am going to do that but it always sounds like a lot of work pedaling uphill. Besides, this is the time of year to get caught up on chores. … (0 comments)
It has been a daunting week in the Flathead Valley. Between 2-6" of rain fell in 2 days setting a record and putting us well ahead of the normal average rain fall. Glacier National Park got 6-8" of rain in the lower elevations and 14-16" of SNOW in the higher elevations. I spent 2 days wearing rain gear just to go outside, unheard of.
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