Taupo region weather warning! (5 July)

**Meekey_Mouse** · 5th July 2008, 14:03

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

**Katman** · 5th July 2008, 14:05

Originally Posted by Meekey_Mouse

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

Snow has a habit of getting to ground level.

**duckonin** · 5th July 2008, 14:06

Yep that's why we moved north Brrrrrrrrr..Thanks for the warning

**Meekey_Mouse** · 5th July 2008, 14:11

Originally Posted by Katman

Snow has a habit of getting to ground level.

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** · 5th July 2008, 14:16

Pics or it didn't happen!

And the minimotos are still mine at the moment!

Got to get them running and bored with them before I relinquish them!

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

**Meekey_Mouse** · 5th July 2008, 14:26

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

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

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

**duckonin** · 5th July 2008, 14:28

Originally Posted by Meekey_Mouse

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** · 5th July 2008, 17:20

Originally Posted by 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

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

**chanceyy** · 5th July 2008, 17:23

Originally Posted by busa pete

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

.. drive safe guys

**Scorpygirl** · 5th July 2008, 17:24

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** · 5th July 2008, 17:28

Originally Posted by chanceyy

so ya not taking the bike then

.. drive safe guys

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

**MSTRS:Me** · 5th July 2008, 17:31

Originally Posted by busa pete

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

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

**chanceyy** · 5th July 2008, 17:31

Originally Posted by busa pete

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

ohh I have not seen that yet ...

so I will take ya word for it

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 5th July 2008, 17:33

Originally Posted by MSTRS

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:Me** · 5th July 2008, 17:44

Originally Posted by busa pete

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.