Antlers weather

cactusjack · 08-06-2012, 03:11 PM

Since I have declared my intention to attend the Antlers rally, I am looking for information about the weather in the region during the first week of October so I can get an idea of what I need to bring as far as gear goes.

I know what AZ/NM weather will be like, but it's unknown to me what I might expect in Texas and Oklahoma. On the way to Antlers, I will be following I-20, through Abilene, and around the DFW area to Paris TX, then North to Antlers.

On the return trip I will leave Antlers and head to Oklahoma City, then take I-40 to Amarillo. From Amarillo, I'll grab US-60 W, which will take me all the way back to Mesa.

Will it be leather jacket weather that time of year? Leather chaps? (My definition of leather jacket weather is 80 degrees or below). Of course I'll have rain gear with me, as I do on any cross-country trek.

So, you folks that live in this area, please help a brother out.

blowndodge · 08-06-2012, 04:27 PM

Dress like this and you'll be fine brother!

skeeterv · 08-06-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Since I have declared my intention to attend the Antlers rally, I am looking for information about the weather in the region during the first week of October so I can get an idea of what I need to bring as far as gear goes.
So, you folks that live in this area, please help a brother out.

I live in NE Oklahoma, but this might give you some idea about weather in Antlers!

http://www.usclimatedata.com/climate...ation=USOK0022

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tsa/?n=climo_antlers

cactusjack · 08-06-2012, 05:07 PM

At least I'm going to the rally. You just sit home, press your clothes and be a good little homemaker.

blowndodge · 08-06-2012, 05:10 PM

I bet you laughed for half an hour!

**BudMan** · 08-06-2012, 05:17 PM

Generally that time of year in SE Oklahoma you will see lows around 60 and highs in the lower 80's.
But you could see 40's and rain or like last year high's around 100.

usranger74 · 08-06-2012, 05:23 PM

The two yrs that I have been going AM temps have been cool - down in the low 50s - and the days warm - into the 80s. Last year on our last ride we hit 100+ in late afternoon. I will be carrying my cool vest.

**Cajunrider** · 08-06-2012, 05:43 PM

Scott, It's not easy to predict. Bring a leather jacket just in case along with a cool vest if you have one. We nearly froze one morning 3 or 4 years ago heading up to a car show at Robber's Cave. Had to have been in the 40's that morning. Last year it was blistering hot in the afternoons. Just hard to say.

mobandy78 · 08-06-2012, 05:46 PM

The first part of October can vary. The last couple of years it's been pretty warm. Normally, it's just about right... upper 70's, low 80's for highs. But, like Bill said, it was rather hot last year. The way things are looking this year, I'm guessing it's going to be pretty warm also. I'm about 2.5 hrs North of Antlers, but I wouldn't think the weather is going to be that much different between me and there.

Unfortunately, I'm not going to be there this year, or any year until you guys change the dates. October 7th is my wedding anniversary and I don't see the missus letting me off for that weekend. :)

oldbikers · 08-06-2012, 05:47 PM

All I can tell you is last year it was hot and 3 years ago I almost froze, but the food is great the company is better and even though I have seen a lot of the area around Antlers I still enjoy the rides every year. And of course breakfast at the Shell station

cactusjack · 08-06-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Scott, It's not easy to predict. Bring a leather jacket just in case along with a cool vest if you have one. We nearly froze one morning 3 or 4 years ago heading up to a car show at Robber's Cave. Had to have been in the 40's that morning. Last year it was blistering hot in the afternoons. Just hard to say.

Since I have limited space, It's either the heavy leather jacket or a mesh jacket, with multiple layers - but not both.

landman · 08-06-2012, 07:38 PM

since i need to get thru wyoming and colorado first i will be packing a heated jacket liner.
we could get snow in early oct..

**Cajunrider** · 08-06-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Since I have limited space, It's either the heavy leather jacket or a mesh jacket, with multiple layers - but not both.

Then I would recommend the mesh with layers.

**billmac** · 08-06-2012, 11:57 PM

When I read cactusjack's question, I thought, we see it all that time of year. I remember 40's and also remember hot and humid. Never know.

I'd trailer.

skeeterv · 08-07-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mobandy78

Unfortunately, I'm not going to be there this year, or any year until you guys change the dates. October 7th is my wedding anniversary and I don't see the missus letting me off for that weekend. :)

Bring the missus with you! Problem solved. 8)

08-06-2012, 03:11 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Antlers weather Since I have declared my intention to attend the Antlers rally, I am looking for information about the weather in the region during the first week of October so I can get an idea of what I need to bring as far as gear goes. I know what AZ/NM weather will be like, but it's unknown to me what I might expect in Texas and Oklahoma. On the way to Antlers, I will be following I-20, through Abilene, and around the DFW area to Paris TX, then North to Antlers. On the return trip I will leave Antlers and head to Oklahoma City, then take I-40 to Amarillo. From Amarillo, I'll grab US-60 W, which will take me all the way back to Mesa. Will it be leather jacket weather that time of year? Leather chaps? (My definition of leather jacket weather is 80 degrees or below). Of course I'll have rain gear with me, as I do on any cross-country trek. So, you folks that live in this area, please help a brother out. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-06-2012, 04:27 PM	#2
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08-06-2012, 05:07 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	At least I'm going to the rally. You just sit home, press your clothes and be a good little homemaker. __________________ 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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08-06-2012, 05:17 PM	#6
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Generally that time of year in SE Oklahoma you will see lows around 60 and highs in the lower 80's. But you could see 40's and rain or like last year high's around 100. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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08-06-2012, 05:23 PM	#7
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	The two yrs that I have been going AM temps have been cool - down in the low 50s - and the days warm - into the 80s. Last year on our last ride we hit 100+ in late afternoon. I will be carrying my cool vest. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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08-06-2012, 05:43 PM	#8
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Scott, It's not easy to predict. Bring a leather jacket just in case along with a cool vest if you have one. We nearly froze one morning 3 or 4 years ago heading up to a car show at Robber's Cave. Had to have been in the 40's that morning. Last year it was blistering hot in the afternoons. Just hard to say. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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08-06-2012, 05:46 PM	#9
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	The first part of October can vary. The last couple of years it's been pretty warm. Normally, it's just about right... upper 70's, low 80's for highs. But, like Bill said, it was rather hot last year. The way things are looking this year, I'm guessing it's going to be pretty warm also. I'm about 2.5 hrs North of Antlers, but I wouldn't think the weather is going to be that much different between me and there. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be there this year, or any year until you guys change the dates. October 7th is my wedding anniversary and I don't see the missus letting me off for that weekend. :) __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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08-06-2012, 05:47 PM	#10
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	All I can tell you is last year it was hot and 3 years ago I almost froze, but the food is great the company is better and even though I have seen a lot of the area around Antlers I still enjoy the rides every year. And of course breakfast at the Shell station __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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08-06-2012, 07:38 PM	#12
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	since i need to get thru wyoming and colorado first i will be packing a heated jacket liner. we could get snow in early oct.. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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08-06-2012, 11:57 PM	#14
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	When I read cactusjack's question, I thought, we see it all that time of year. I remember 40's and also remember hot and humid. Never know. I'd trailer.
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