Saukopf 0 #1 February 16, 2012 Hay, visiting the States, bringing my parachute and got 10 days to go jumping early March. Only thing, I have no clue what place is the best option regarding weather that time of the year. I will be in Texas, hence thought about Houston. However I was told there's a good chance of downtime due to bad weather there. What about Arizona or New Mexico? Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks people. Saukopf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
demoknite 0 #2 February 16, 2012 Some foreigners dont realize how big the USA actually is, so be advised if you are thinking about just going to Arizona its over a day's worth of driving. Of course you could fly, but you havent said what your expectations are. There are plenty of places in Texas to jump, however the weather in March can be hit or miss with spring time thunderstorms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #3 February 16, 2012 Fitzgerald,Ga. March 15th-18th St.Patricks Boogie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #4 February 16, 2012 Well, believe it or not, this year I would recommend Minnesota. Yep, our winter has been that mild. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 February 16, 2012 We'll be jumping our asses off in March here in Texas. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saukopf 0 #6 February 16, 2012 Thanks for the replies! I'm aware of the distances, I would fly. Basically I would like to have a plan if the forecast for Texas early turns out to be bad. As I will have ten consecutive days for jumping, I need a dropzone that operates during the week as well. Are conditions likely to be better in Arizona? Well, I bet you're having a mild winter in Minnesota.. we booked all the snow an low temperatures over in Europe this year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 26 #7 February 16, 2012 At Eloy, it rains, the beer is warm, and its full of Canadians. ;-) Check for forecasts closer at hand.. Spring is the best time in AZ: temp are nice, and no summer monsoons.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplummeter 14 #8 February 16, 2012 As long as we are on the subject, any Sacramento area folks want to comment on the March weather there? I'm looking primarily at Davis but could do some traveling in that area if needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 February 16, 2012 Quote As long as we are on the subject, any Sacramento area folks want to comment on the March weather there? I'm looking primarily at Davis but could do some traveling in that area if needed. Usually pretty good but since the weather gods have smiled on us all winter this year they may decide to smite us with a rainy spring. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #10 February 17, 2012 Quote We'll be jumping our asses off in March here in Texas. While it will be warm enough to jump, the winds traditionally will be up and gusty. It's usually iffy to jump in the spring in Texashttp://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 February 18, 2012 You might be dealing with the cold up there in Dallas, but I made a 100 jumps last March.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites