South Coyote Buttes on a cloudy / rainy day

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Hi there,

I have 2 permits for SCB on the 29th March ( the day after a long awaited visit to NCB!!! ).

Currently the weather for the 29th seems to be trending to be cloudy for the 29th ( with slight chance of rain ).

As a keen amateur photographer, will all the hassle and cost of getting out there be worthwhile if the weather forecast proves to be correct? I am tempted to just go out anyway, but would be very interested in anyones experience of SCB on a poor weather day…

Thanks in Advance!

Dezzouk
 
I think turbulent weather is a good thing. Very photogenic. The sandy roads out there will be a bit easier when damp but house rock road could be worse depending on how much precipitation. I'd go for it.

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I'd go for it too! Like Nick said, sand is much better/easier to drive when it has some moisture in it, although house rock rd will be worse (I'd only worry if it's a down pour though)... IMO, going to CBS is easier (when wet) and quicker coming in from the southend on house rock rd. Antlerking and I made it to Paw Hole a few years ago in 2 wheel drive (found out his 4 wheel drive had gone out and wasn't working). The key to sand is momentum!

Plus the pictures are much better (usually) with some weather/clouds!
 
Gotta echo everyone else's sentiments-cloudy weather with a chance of rain usually means great skies! Go for it, but have 4WD.
 
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