[Roadsters] Snow recon in the roadster : San Jose!

[Alvin Gogineni]

You've probably seen the news that it snowed in San Jose recently. It's
snowed maybe 2-3 times in my lifetime here, maybe a few flakes or dusting
at the most. Last week Mt. Hamilton got several feet of snow and I really
got excited. Despite road closures I took a chance and headed up in the
roadster. The peak is about 25miles from my home.
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The road up is 130 heading to Livermore/Patterson and it is super twisty.
Low-speed stuff, but fun.
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My heart's racing as I spot little bits of ice/snow roadside. We just don't
get this kind of weather here. It usually requires a 5-15hr drive to Tahoe
to see snow! Sure enough, the snowpack becomes real!
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There's the peak (it is also Lick Observatory), covered!
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At the summit, it was extremely icy.
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I was shocked.
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Drove down the mountain thinking I MUST take my family back to play in the
snow, no matter what!
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Took the family back just before sunset and it started snowing! Kids loved
it. Mission accomplished. Roadster reconnaissance achieved.

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A short video:
https://youtu.be/_KE2C2YoXnQ


Roadster is absolutely filthy now, a real wash is on the weekend list :)

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