NS 1018 Palmer Lake 21 Dec 11 - a photo on Flickriver

            Continuing with our chase of the H-DENBEL south we find it rolling through Palmer Lake.  I'm not sure exactly where the peak of the Joint Line is as far as elevation, but this train is certainly close to it.  Everything north of Palmer Lake is downhill to Denver; everything south is downhill.

This spot is the western end of the Palmer Divide, a ridege that runs east-west and perpendicular to the Front Range.  Although the Palmer Divide is not a hugely noticeable geographic feature, it has a tremendous impact on weather patterns along the entire Front Range.  For instance, the Palmer Divide plays a prominent role in determining whether Denver gets a tons of snow or if Colorado Springs does.  It acts as a blocking feature depending on the location of the storm; if the storms farther to the south, the Palmer Divide acts as a barricade and forces upslope conditions resulting in more snow to the south.  If the storm's a little more to the north, the upslope occurs on the north side of the divide and Colorado Springs will see less snow.  If you're in to weather, it's a neat example of the local geography playing a huge role in the climate!

Taken on: December 21, 2011

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Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi, f/7.1, 1/640 sec, 30mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

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