after the much concerned Norbert, which was a dry fart here in Penasco. I hope this storm will be the same,
however after a few false flags from previous storms, don't be complacent. These storms are always unpredictable. Heavy rains like we had in Phoenix from Norbert would have been a disaster in RP. Keep watch and post any happenings.
It isn't that powerful a storm in the first place, and I'm thinking (hoping . . . pretty sure) that by the time it crosses the Baja it will have weakened considerably.
Simon had gotten up to a Cat 3 hurricane, but it is pretty weak now and when it crosses Baja it will weaken further and just provide some cooler temps
and some nice rain to RP and AZ.
Any updates on the weather? I heard that it was raining quite hard. We're headed down this morning from Phoenix - if anyone has an update on the roads I'd appreciate it!
Anyone thinking of heading to or leaving Peñasco today, especially Playa Encanto, may want to think twice. I have already recorded 2.77 inches of rain since midnight. Simon is leaving a flooded mess and I can only imagine how bad the roads are.
Anyone thinking of heading to or leaving Peñasco today, especially Playa Encanto, may want to think twice. I have already recorded 2.77 inches of rain since midnight. Simon is leaving a flooded mess and I can only imagine how bad the roads are.
Thanks for the update. We have decided to delay our trip by a day or two. Please keep us posted on the weather.
Per RP360-
Travel advisories - Oct 8 - for the moment. Roads between Puerto Peñasco - Caborca closed, as well as currently between Sonoyta - Puerto Penasco.
Oct 8. 11:30 a.m. - Travel update - Highway between Sonoyta and Puerto Peñasco is temporarily closed at about KM 10 (just outside Sonoyta) Federal Highway officials are monitoring situation and will advise once it opens up again.
Heard PDO folks had to turn around and head back to the RV park.
Simon says – road is open!
A stretch along the Sonoyta – Puerto Peñasco highway was reopened after being shut down for about 4 hours on Oct. 8th, due to washes running over the highway at approximately KM 6.
The Communications Office in the municipality of Sonoyta confirmed the stretch of highway reopened around noon on Wednesday, after water in the wash began to decrease.
The temporary closure had been determined by the Civil Protection Board, with support of the Federal Police, in order to prevent accidents along the highway that was impacted for a number of hours by rain caused by the storm “Simon.”
For anyone planning to travel today, everyone is encouraged to remain alert to road conditions and any weather changes that may cause a rise in washes.
We left Tempe at 1230 yesterday. All roads were open and all washes were clear by the time we hit south of Ajo and on. No problems. Road out to Cholla a little muddy but here and saw a great sunset.
Recovery was quick. I think we got the worst of the rainfall amount here in Peñasco. Also had friend drive down from Tempe yesterday, they timed it well as all roads were re-opened. Now paradise again!
i tryed to drive to playa encanto last night couldnt make the last curve. has anyone tryed it today? I wanna go walk on the beach this evening . I have a regular car.
I just escorted my son in his Ford Ranger P/U to the highway on my ATV. The Encanto road still has some very soupy mud and flooded areas. I would not recommend attempting coming in with anything but a high-clearance and preferably 4x4 vehicle as of right now. Even a water truck had a problem, it's rear left side sunk down in a soft spot on the high road. Be very cautious if coming in, many parts the road and also roads within Encanto have areas that washed away near the sides.
What difference a day makes when there is 100% sun out. I just rode back out to the highway on the Encanto road and I am happy to report that it is in MUCH better shape than yesterday. Still a few muddy spots but any vehicle should not have a problem coming in or out now.
Man the road still sucks heading out past the airport before you get to Dorado ....four cars stalled out at first low point with maybe two feet of water.If traveling after dark n stay in the passing lane....then you hit three more crossings and about 400 yards where the whole road is covered...at night after a few beers this might be an adventure... Worst potholes ever at SanGorge ..cover the whole road but not to deep......then on the brighter side the new road heading south is finished from the military checkpoint all the way to lobos.....
Oh also cop gave a guy going just over 90k (55) a speeding ticket about halfway to Penasco....
Man the road still sucks heading out past the airport before you get to Dorado ....four cars stalled out at first low point with maybe two feet of water.If traveling after dark n stay in the passing lane....then you hit three more crossings and about 400 yards where the whole road is covered...at night after a few beers this might be an adventure... Worst potholes ever at SanGorge ..cover the whole road but not to deep......then on the brighter side the new road heading south is finished from the military checkpoint all the way to lobos.....
Oh also cop gave a guy going just over 90k (55) a speeding ticket about halfway to Penasco....
It sounds like the best route from Penasco to Caborca would still be the longer route through Sonoyta then?
Any thoughts from any recent travelers would be appreciated. Thanks.
Pickup truck or SUV and you will be ok but just barely
I'm thinking that even with the extra miles through Sonoyta, given the alternate road condition, that it might still be faster with substantially less wear and tear on our truck.
Thanks.
I will post a picture tomorrow...basically have to guess where the road is and people coming the other way doing the same thing...still going slow a truck like my f150 would only have one spot where it might stall out ...right at the start....
The water level is bad enought but worst when it conceals a huge pothole in the lake. Even on city streets I wait till someone goes through and follow them carefully watching for the vehicle to fall into a pothole !! I destroyed a tire going to Super Ley a few years back the result of a submerged hole.
Should I wait to purchase those guard gated custom home lots in Puerto Libertad? I remember the brochure showing a custom home subdivision, guard gated with 4 tiers leading to the ocean. What was the name of that dreamed development?
Should I wait to purchase those guard gated custom home lots in Puerto Libertad? I remember the brochure showing a custom home subdivision, guard gated with 4 tiers leading to the ocean. What was the name of that dreamed development?
There were many.Parayso just south of Santo Tomas never got going.The one north of us has 5 homes and roads covered in sand drifts but someone is trying to pick up liberty cove owners lots or shares on the cheap I here...
