Lake condition as at Dec.27th

[Mossy]

Had about 4mm of rain in Pt Augusta so far this morning. The radar is showing that it is breaking up out west over the lake. The road is only open to 4WD at the moment.
Cheers Mossy

[Lynchy]

We are in PA at the moment fueling up. We will be on our way to Iron Knob soon to see if we can get through. It's still lightly raining here in PA but we are in a 4x4 so we should be ok on the road. If it is no good and we come back, we will advise.

Lynchy and Big Gaz

[Lynchy]

Rained all the way to IK. The road is only open to 4x4. We'll post again if we have to turn back.

Lynchy

[Rob]

Here's the latest Woomera radar image 3:10pm local time.



I'm flying into Adelaide tomorrow evening and driving up but not in a 4WD, Ugh!

[Rob]

I just got off the phone to the camp. It is raining there and has been for a while, Mt Ive have closed the roads on the station including to the lake.

The event is NOT cancelled and no decision wll be made before midday tomorrow. I should get another call then and will post here asap after that.

[Stayt`ie]

Arrived in Port Agusta `bout half an hour ago, 3:15pm, still raining, although light,,, booked into the Big4 caravan park, option for tomorrow night,, settle back, crack a beer and let the "bullshit" (in this cabin) begin,

[RGV]

We are packed and ready for an early start in the morning. Will keep an eye on the site on the way up. The wonders of modern science.

May the gods of speed please shine down on us.

Thanx
Dave

[Lynchy]

Guys

We are at Mt Ive station and can give a status from here:

The road in to Mt Ive is open but only to 4 wheel drives and heavy vehicles. We came in a Hilux and it was a tough in sections and I'd recommend you don't try it in a 2 wheel drive. The road in to the lake was closed but has now been opened again. The station staff have asked that people minimise the driving on the Mt Ive Station roads as they do get chopped up by traffic. It is still raining here and is fairly steady.

Please exercise extreme caution if you are driving in. It is still very slippery.

Rob - This is as of 3:45pm and was from the station staff who also allowed us to post this message.

Lynchy

[off tap racing]

mmm looks like there might be a gathering of 2WD vehicles waiting at the iron knob turn off, i'll be there about 9ish tomorrow, waiting......... Graeme.

[Rob]

Don't panic, the fat lady isn't singing yet. We ran the last two years with a shortened program and may well do again.

I rang the Big 4 Pt Augusta as this is where a lot of guys stay. Left a message there and will do so again when I get a call tomorrow so anyone in Pt Augusta should be able to get the info from there.

I will not be able to get online until later tomorrow afternoon but am hoping to get the call before 1pm.

[Reverend Hedgash]

She may not be singing but I reckon I've heard her warming up for a while now...

[davidald]

There were a few fat ladies out there last year. Which one are you on about? Team Trident will be there Sunday arvo with a 20 sq mile tarp.

[IN2VWS]

Sitting here in Port Augusta......

[Rob]

Thanks Paul & good on the station owners for the internet access!

I've PMed you my number if you'd rather ring from the camp than drive to the station and get online.

How much water is actually on the lake and how far out is it deep?? The forecast looks promising dependant upon the lake condition.

From the Transport SA website, 5:25pm local time -- Hiltaba to Iron Knob - 4WD Only - Extreme caution due to slippery, boggy conditions, ponded water and washouts.
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/quicklin ... /area3.asp

Cheers,
Rob

[Cookey]

The current weather radar At 7:00AM SA time is showing no rain at the lake area and the bureau has lifted the severe thunderstorm warning notice for S.A.

My question for the day is: "What is happening with the DLRA recorded message service"
It appears to me that after posting the last update from Pt Augusta at 10:30AM on Thursday the phone has been taken out of mobile range (to the lake maybe) and as such the message cannot be updated.

Correct me if I am wrong but if this is the case then the idea is completely useless.