Welcome to the front range of colorado.  the location in the US where a
hiway defines the border between weather systems. I25 can be real fun
when the wind racing down the slopes and snow kick in together.  you
may have noted the heavy gates located at certain locations along the
hiway.  it gets closed a couple times a year.
jimt
On Saturday, Nov 9, 2002, at 22:17 America/Denver, Kim Brennan wrote:
> On the other paw, I did get some of the wind when driving across the
> Rockies (let me correct that line...I had already CROSSED the Rockies
> and was driving parallel to the front range.) 20-30 mph head winds...or
> more accurately caddy corner cross winds (front and side) are a real
> drag. In every way. Killed my fuel mileage. Cut my top speed down to 65
> (er, 110 kph) And also had me having to hold on tight to the steering
> wheel as any slippage caused the van to slide violently over to the
> left.
>