Monument Valley and Moab area in wind and rain
Apr 25th, 2011, 10:35 AM
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Monument Valley and Moab area in wind and rain
We are leaving tonight and were planning on going through the Monument Valley area on the way to Arches National park. We'll be dodging some rain and some wind. Does anyone know whether wind obliterates the views from these areas? It's faster for us to go over I70 than I44, and would give us time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park, if we passed on Monument Valley and Goosenecks State Park. Supposed to be scenic both routes. Would appreciate guidance. Thanks!
Apr 25th, 2011, 10:56 AM
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High winds can make the sand blow which can obliterate views and make driving dangerous in the Monument Valley area...trust me....been there and done that twice!
That said, there is usually a weather alert advising of this kind of bad weather so check the weather before you leave. If it has rained the chances of blowing sand will decrease.
Not sure where I-44 is and it would be a big help to know where you are leaving from to know which is the fastest route.
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That said, there is usually a weather alert advising of this kind of bad weather so check the weather before you leave. If it has rained the chances of blowing sand will decrease.
Not sure where I-44 is and it would be a big help to know where you are leaving from to know which is the fastest route.
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Apr 25th, 2011, 11:06 AM
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Oops--typo. Leaving from Los Angeles. Original plan was I40 to 89 to 160. Revised plan would be to take 15 to I 70. Will check the weather. I think it is AM rain, followed by afternoon wind in the Monument Valley area. Thanks.
Apr 25th, 2011, 11:23 AM
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I-15 & I-70 is approx 730 miles and I-40 via Monument Valley is approx 785 miles so just in travel time Monument Valley will add about an hour.
The scenery is breathtaking and as deladeb said, it's magical in any weather. If they don't have any wind alerts or wind advisory's I think I'd shoot for MV.
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The scenery is breathtaking and as deladeb said, it's magical in any weather. If they don't have any wind alerts or wind advisory's I think I'd shoot for MV.
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Apr 25th, 2011, 11:42 AM
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Thanks so much. We have 'til Barstow, CA to make a decision, so will check the weather from there. There is way to much to see in Utah, and we were originally supposed to just be driving through!
