Weather in WY and COL
08-17-2005, 07:54 PM
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Weather in WY and COL
I am going on a bow hunt in September for elk. HAve a question regarding the weather?
What is the weather like in SOUTH CENTRAL WY and north Central Col in Mid September ELevation from 6000 to 9500FT
THANKS
What is the weather like in SOUTH CENTRAL WY and north Central Col in Mid September ELevation from 6000 to 9500FT
THANKS
08-21-2005, 01:02 PM
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RE: Weather in WY and COL
Hey there,
I just moved away from that area and hunted extensively in both States. I essence, plan for everything. I can not stress this enough. In fact, one day you can have 20 degree weather with driving, piling snow, and the next day it can be 60 and sunny. I'll try to list you some things you have to consider.
[ul][*]Water, Water and more Water.... This may be the most important thing to know. Bring and drink plenty of water. I recommend a Camel Back or similar product. The altitude can really mess with people and altitude sickness (even at 6000 feet) is often casued by dehydration. When people vistied me, I often told them to drink twice as much water as they normally did. Increase this when hunting and moving around all day. You will avoid headaches and nausea.[*]Layers. One of the best times of the year in Colorado is September. It it usually beautiful out. Temps can easily climb into the 60's up high with plenty of sun. The sun is MUCH more intense up high. You can quickly find yourself sweating it up. But very quickly, and especially at dark, it can cool off, often below freezing. Bring light weight layers with you. If you are moving at all (hiking, stalking, plan on some major sweating no matter what the temps)[*]Plan for snow. You just may get some. It will be light, but will warm up and melt usually. comfortable water proof boots are a must.[*]Nights get cool, sometimes very cool.
[/ul] If you have any other particular questions, just ask. I'll try to read the posts.
See ya and good luck!!
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I just moved away from that area and hunted extensively in both States. I essence, plan for everything. I can not stress this enough. In fact, one day you can have 20 degree weather with driving, piling snow, and the next day it can be 60 and sunny. I'll try to list you some things you have to consider.
[ul][*]Water, Water and more Water.... This may be the most important thing to know. Bring and drink plenty of water. I recommend a Camel Back or similar product. The altitude can really mess with people and altitude sickness (even at 6000 feet) is often casued by dehydration. When people vistied me, I often told them to drink twice as much water as they normally did. Increase this when hunting and moving around all day. You will avoid headaches and nausea.[*]Layers. One of the best times of the year in Colorado is September. It it usually beautiful out. Temps can easily climb into the 60's up high with plenty of sun. The sun is MUCH more intense up high. You can quickly find yourself sweating it up. But very quickly, and especially at dark, it can cool off, often below freezing. Bring light weight layers with you. If you are moving at all (hiking, stalking, plan on some major sweating no matter what the temps)[*]Plan for snow. You just may get some. It will be light, but will warm up and melt usually. comfortable water proof boots are a must.[*]Nights get cool, sometimes very cool.
[/ul] If you have any other particular questions, just ask. I'll try to read the posts.
See ya and good luck!!
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08-21-2005, 08:30 PM
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RE: Weather in WY and COL
first, I agree whole heartedly with Bravak.
I have also lived and hunted extensively in both states. I was in colorado this past week fly fishing and the highs were in the mid 60's, low's in the lower 30's. Chances are that you will get thunderstoms daily. I've hunted elk on opening day in wyoming in an absolute blizzard. Generally your highs will be in the 50's and lows in the 20-30 range. Definitely take plenty of water. I recommend a purifier or filter as well. If you give me a location in wyoming where you will be hunting I can get you more details. Good luck.
I have also lived and hunted extensively in both states. I was in colorado this past week fly fishing and the highs were in the mid 60's, low's in the lower 30's. Chances are that you will get thunderstoms daily. I've hunted elk on opening day in wyoming in an absolute blizzard. Generally your highs will be in the 50's and lows in the 20-30 range. Definitely take plenty of water. I recommend a purifier or filter as well. If you give me a location in wyoming where you will be hunting I can get you more details. Good luck.
