Orofino Weather

blowndodge · 07-06-2014, 09:41 PM

I've been looking at the weather for Orofino next week; the week before we get there and it's going to be 100 degrees most of that week.

cactusjack · 07-06-2014, 10:17 PM

I believe orofino holds the record for the high temperature in the state of Idaho. The elevation is low so it gets real hot. If I recall, the record temp is 118. I can get that here at home.

hammer · 07-06-2014, 11:36 PM

I have been through Lewiston and Orofino with temps over 105. That whole area around the Snake River basin can get very hot. I just changed the oil to Mobil 1 15w50 because I am expecting it.

blowndodge · 07-07-2014, 02:08 AM

Somehow I wish the weather would be considered before deciding on a location. I had no idea. 10 straight days traveling in 95+ degree weather is going to suck.

waterman · 07-07-2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Somehow I wish the weather would be considered before deciding on a location. I had no idea. 10 straight days traveling in 95+ degree weather is going to suck.

We did Brad. Average high and low is 90 and 54. Can't forecast a year into the future if there is a heat wave.

Dave · 07-07-2014, 08:21 AM

Should have been at Lake Tahoe.

**schoeney** · 07-07-2014, 09:11 AM

The last time I rode Lolo Pass in July it was cold at the top and cool (60's) in Orifino.

blowndodge · 07-07-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Should have been at Lake Tahoe.

We tried Dave.

blowndodge · 07-07-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman

We did Brad. Average high and low is 90 and 54. Can't forecast a year into the future if there is a heat wave.

did you think an average of 90 was pleasant??

cactusjack · 07-07-2014, 10:08 AM

I bought one of these: http://www.missionathletecare.com/co...ool-multi-cool

to try out on the trip, it works pretty much as advertised at home, I just don't know how long the cooling effect will last on the bike at 75 MPH.

$19.95 at Lowe's.

90 degrees probably is pleasant to someone who lives in the land of fog and drizzle (you know who you are). It's 90 degrees when I go to work in the mornings. I was hoping for 70's-80's in Orofino. I don't know that I want to ride 1300 miles to cook my ass off.

**Top Cat** · 07-07-2014, 10:19 AM

Yes but it is a DRY HEAT

blowndodge · 07-07-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I bought one of these: http://www.missionathletecare.com/co...ool-multi-cool

to try out on the trip, it works pretty much as advertised at home, I just don't know how long the cooling effect will last on the bike at 75 MPH.

$19.95 at Lowe's.

90 degrees probably is pleasant to someone who lives in the land of fog and drizzle (you know who you are). It's 90 degrees when I go to work in the mornings. I was hoping for 70's-80's in Orofino. I don't know that I want to ride 1300 miles to cook my ass off.

Dave and I are debating on changing plans.

cactusjack · 07-07-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Yes but it is a DRY HEAT

Don't give me that crap, Tim.

waterman · 07-07-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

did you think an average of 90 was pleasant??

90 isn't bad. Just remember you had a rally at Mequite, NV.

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Dave and I are debating on changing plans.

Are we going to add you to the list?

Dave · 07-07-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Yes but it is a DRY HEAT

So's my oven.

07-06-2014, 09:41 PM	#1
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07-06-2014, 10:17 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I believe orofino holds the record for the high temperature in the state of Idaho. The elevation is low so it gets real hot. If I recall, the record temp is 118. I can get that here at home. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-06-2014, 11:36 PM	#3
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	I have been through Lewiston and Orofino with temps over 105. That whole area around the Snake River basin can get very hot. I just changed the oil to Mobil 1 15w50 because I am expecting it. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I bought one of these: http://www.missionathletecare.com/co...ool-multi-cool to try out on the trip, it works pretty much as advertised at home, I just don't know how long the cooling effect will last on the bike at 75 MPH. $19.95 at Lowe's. 90 degrees probably is pleasant to someone who lives in the land of fog and drizzle (you know who you are). It's 90 degrees when I go to work in the mornings. I was hoping for 70's-80's in Orofino. I don't know that I want to ride 1300 miles to cook my ass off. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Last edited by cactusjack; 07-07-2014 at 10:16 AM.
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07-07-2014, 10:19 AM	#11
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