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camping:snowbirding [2020/06/06 22:59] frater_secessus [efficiency] |
camping:snowbirding [2021/05/28 10:26] frater_secessus [Snowbirds] adjusted lower temp |
====== Snowbirds ====== | ====== Snowbirds ====== |
A snowbird is a traveller who "**follows the weather**" to stay comfortable. Common targets include daytime highs of 65-75F. These highs may seem too cool but snowbirds often camp in full sun to harvest [[electrical:solar|solar power]]. | A snowbird is a traveller who "**follows the weather**" to stay comfortable. Common targets include daytime highs of 60-75F. These highs may seem too cool but snowbirds often camp in full sun to harvest [[electrical:solar|solar power]]. |
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Snowbirding reduces the need for expensive and bulky amenities like air conditioning. | Snowbirding reduces the need for expensive and bulky amenities like air conditioning. |
Climate averages increase as one approaches the equator((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate)), at a rate of roughly 1deg F per 50 miles traveled in latitude. | Climate averages increase as one approaches the equator((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate)), at a rate of roughly 1deg F per 50 miles traveled in latitude. |
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| [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8GmL8BEtPU|This video]] shows how the latitude of 70deg F. changes throughout the year. |
===== efficiency ===== | ===== efficiency ===== |
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**In the west**, snowbirds often move to sea level in southern Arizona or California in the winter, and either up in elevation (New Mexico) or latitude in the summer. | **In the west**, snowbirds often move to sea level in southern Arizona or California in the winter, and either up in elevation (New Mexico) or latitude in the summer. |
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| Draft version of [[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CIvQ0e1QK8crVglw-MtRfujSnw59O8HXFiujTc9zGYs/edit?usp=sharing|common boondocking spot temps by month]] - Google Drive (view only, in progress) |
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===== wintering areas ===== | ===== wintering areas ===== |
Wintering areas will be closer to the equator and/or lower in elevation | Wintering areas will be closer to the equator and/or lower in elevation |
* Cottonwood (3,314')((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cottonwood,_Arizona)) -- [[https://freecampsites.net/#!cottonwood,+az|free camping]], [[https://opensignal.com/?z=12&minLat=34.655&maxLat=34.824&minLng=-112.199&maxLng=-111.821&s=&t=2-3-4|cell coverage]] | * Cottonwood (3,314')((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cottonwood,_Arizona)) -- [[https://freecampsites.net/#!cottonwood,+az|free camping]], [[https://opensignal.com/?z=12&minLat=34.655&maxLat=34.824&minLng=-112.199&maxLng=-111.821&s=&t=2-3-4|cell coverage]] |
* Winslow (4,850')((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winslow,_Arizona)) -- [[https://freecampsites.net/#!Winslow,+AZ,+United+States|free camping]], [[https://opensignal.com/?z=12&minLat=34.940&maxLat=35.108&minLng=-110.886&maxLng=-110.509&s=all&t=2-3-4|cell coverage]] | * Winslow (4,850')((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winslow,_Arizona)) -- [[https://freecampsites.net/#!Winslow,+AZ,+United+States|free camping]], [[https://opensignal.com/?z=12&minLat=34.940&maxLat=35.108&minLng=-110.886&maxLng=-110.509&s=all&t=2-3-4|cell coverage]] |
| * Florida |
| * Ocala National Forest (104') -- |
* Nevada | * Nevada |
* Carson City (4,802')((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_City,_Nevada)) -- [[https://opensignal.com/?z=10&minLat=38.84&maxLat=39.48&minLng=-120.52&maxLng=-119.01&s=&t=2-3-4|cell coverage]] | * Carson City (4,802')((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_City,_Nevada)) -- [[https://opensignal.com/?z=10&minLat=38.84&maxLat=39.48&minLng=-120.52&maxLng=-119.01&s=&t=2-3-4|cell coverage]] |
* Pahrump (2,697')((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pahrump,_Nevada)) -- [[https://freecampsites.net/#!pahrump,+nv|free camping]], [[https://opensignal.com/?z=11&minLat=36.042&maxLat=36.374&minLng=-116.362&maxLng=-115.606&s=&t=2-3-4|cell coverage]] | * Pahrump (2,697')((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pahrump,_Nevada)) -- [[https://freecampsites.net/#!pahrump,+nv|free camping]], [[https://opensignal.com/?z=11&minLat=36.042&maxLat=36.374&minLng=-116.362&maxLng=-115.606&s=&t=2-3-4|cell coverage]] |
| * New Mexico - most of NM is at higher elevation. |
| * Las Cruces area (4,000') - |
| * Utah |
| * St. George (2,900') -- |
| * Hurricane (3,200') -- |
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===== weather ===== | ===== weather ===== |