Good Morning Race Fans!
Pete and the Team arrived into McGrath at 9/16 last night and have decided to take the mandatory 24 hour layover.
Many Teams have moved on past the checkpoint with some moving up towards Cripple.
A lot of factors go into a rest decision. With Takotna out of the picture, Cripple is a very long way and Ophir is a bit spartan and can be crowded. I’m sure Pete looked at all of the conditions and said, “Let’s just do it now and get it over with.”
Today is basically a day off for Kaiser Fans as we wait for Pete and the Team to return to the trail this evening.
Shageluk doesn’t have a great weather forecast for tonight, but Ruby isn’t as bad. What this means is initially weather isn’t going to be great, but it will improve as Teams make the run up into Cripple and Ruby. I’m thinking this next portion of the trail could be the most challenging. Good leaders will really be worth it as Pete and the Team encounter the storm.
Shageluk Forecast-
Snow likely before noon, then snow and freezing rain. High near 30. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight-Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday-Snow likely. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Northeast wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Galena Forecast-
Thursday- Areas of blowing snow after noon. Sunny, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night- Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Northeast wind around 20 mph.
