Taupo region weather warning! (5 July)

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hey guys and gals,

If any of you are planning to ride through Taupo just be aware that it is EXTREMELY cold today and guessing for the next few days. Just rode 15 mins north and ended up riding through falling snow and there is snow on the hills to ground level just out of town . So take it easy in this region and make sure you're rugged up properly :yes:

[Katman]

and there is snow on the hills to ground level just out of town

Snow has a habit of getting to ground level.

:msn-wink:

[duckonin]

:whistle: Yep that's why we moved north Brrrrrrrrr..Thanks for the warning:2thumbsup

[Meekey_Mouse]

Snow has a habit of getting to ground level.

:msn-wink:

Lol, generally in this area it is just a light dusting on the top of Mt Tauhara.

It was 15 years ago since I last saw snow on the hills out Oruanui way...

[gijoe1313]

Pics or it didn't happen! :lol:

And the minimotos are still mine at the moment! :scooter: :chase: Got to get them running and bored with them before I relinquish them! :msn-wink:

Tell your brother if it happens, he'll be first in line for them!

[Meekey_Mouse]

I stopped on the way home and took a pxt... Will post it once I've emailed it to myself :p

Hey GiJoe... You might be interested in this thread:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=77035

New bandit rider, who's on his way home to Auckland as I type :yes:

[duckonin]

Lol, generally in this area it is just a light dusting on the top of Mt Tauhara.

It was 15 years ago since I last saw snow on the hills out Oruanui way...

Lived at Tihoi then snow stayed on the ground 4 days ..

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Hey guys and gals,

If any of you are planning to ride through Taupo just be aware that it is EXTREMELY cold today and guessing for the next few days. Just rode 15 mins north and ended up riding through falling snow and there is snow on the hills to ground level just out of town . So take it easy in this region and make sure you're rugged up properly :yes:



Hi Meekey Mouse can you tell us what the taupo napier high way is like we are heading to napier tomorrow.

[chanceyy]

Hi Meekey Mouse can you tell us what the taupo napier high way is like we are heading to napier tomorrow.

so ya not taking the bike then :whistle: .. drive safe guys :hug:

[Scorpygirl]

It's snowing on the Kaimai's and SH 29 has been closed to Westbound traffic. I can only remember it snowing on the Kaimai's about 3 times since 1976. It must be cold!!! BRRRRRRRRRR.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

so ya not taking the bike then :whistle: .. drive safe guys :hug:


We have a tryed and proven method for getting over the hill hard and fast and no stopping.:laugh:

[MSTRS]

We have a tryed and proven method for getting over the hill hard and fast and no stopping.:laugh:

Shall I comment?? Hmmm...perhaps not.
Whatever you do, take extra care.

[chanceyy]

We have a tryed and proven method for getting over the hill hard and fast and no stopping.:laugh:

ohh I have not seen that yet ... :nya: so I will take ya word for it :laugh:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Shall I comment?? Hmmm...perhaps not.
Whatever you do, take extra care.


Hay that's not fear the last 2 times we have had to stop for one reason or another.

[MSTRS]

Hay that's not fear the last 2 times we have had to stop for one reason or another.

Exactly. I didn't want to 'out' you. Third time will be the charm. But you HAVE to take care...the rescue service is wanting to stay home if possible.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hi Meekey Mouse can you tell us what the taupo napier high way is like we are heading to napier tomorrow.

I rode it yesterday and the road itself is pretty good, a few road works and windy places here and there. It is VERY cold in the hills and on the plains:cold: Will send you a PM with my phone number in case you need to stop for a break/coffee or to stay the night :yes:

[kiwifruit]

napier taupo road is covered in snow

[Mrs Busa Pete]

napier taupo road is covered in snow



So do you think it will be melted by about midday tomorrow

[kiwifruit]

So do you think it will be melted by about midday tomorrow

Touch and go

[Firefight]

So do you think it will be melted by about midday tomorrow



only just got back last night in the b train about 18.00 hours heavy snow 15ks south of Taupo, saw a few hardy bikers heading to Hawkes bay, bloody fine effort..

was okay sou east(towards Naiper) of Tawarea, but shit from there to taupo and even 20 kns north of Taupo on H/way 1 heavy snow in places


good luck, watch the ice


F/F

[Meekey_Mouse]

Thanks for the reports guys :)


Attached is the pxt of Oruanui Road (which is 10 mins North of Taupo) taken on Saturday, you can see the snow falling and the snow in the background on the hill... It was much more impressive in real life! Sorry for the poor quality but it is just a phone :laugh: