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Twin_Peaks_Townie OP t1_ivh7fat wrote

Video clip to see the flow rate change over the past two weeks. https://youtu.be/diREBnIFUDc

Edit: One very important note regarding drone use at the Falls. Raptor nesting season begins in early spring and goes through the end of June. Absolutely no drones should be flown during this time. PSE has signs up everywhere informing you that UAS use on their property is prohibited. I was not on PSE property when I took this shot.

Also, I communicated with the Snoqualmie Tribe about a set of restrictions, which were designed to be as minimally intrusive as possible before flying here. Don't fly here unless you ask beforehand, and absolutely do not fly over the plunge pool.

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tdyo t1_ivhefbv wrote

Awesome footage. Remember when the original Planet Earth came out and these kinds of shots blew our minds? Drones can be controversial, but it sure is fun to get video like this without a Planet Earth budget. Nice work!

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Twin_Peaks_Townie OP t1_ivhi572 wrote

Thanks! That reminds me that I need to update my first comment about drone use at the falls.

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sounderpounder t1_ivi2itg wrote

Just FYI it is illegal to fly a drone at or near a hydroelectric facility such as Snoqualmie Falls. Because they are considered critical infrastructure and are under federal jurisdiction. Also there are several protected bird species around the falls. There are signs up in the park and PSE can shut you down or contact law enforcement. Not trying to be a party pooper just wanted you to be informed.

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Twin_Peaks_Townie OP t1_ivi99bu wrote

I'm sure you have a source at the ready for that regulation...
You are taking a prohibition on flying over a very specific subset of Critical Infrastructure, and are incorrectly applying it to whatever you feel it should be, when it isn't.

I've clearly laid out that I wasn't on PSE property, so they aren't going to call law enforcement for breaking a rule of theirs. Here's Snoqualmie municipal code on UAS https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Snoqualmie/html/Snoqualmie17/Snoqualmie1779.html

>Not trying to be a party pooper just wanted you to be informed.

Sorry, but you are intentionally trying to be a party pooper.

Edit: Grammar.

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hitbycars t1_ivhbgxs wrote

I can’t believe it was 80 like two or three weeks ago.

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Twin_Peaks_Townie OP t1_ivhbss9 wrote

That's what I was telling my co-workers who live in New Jersey and in Texas today! Some of them were confused when I was complaining that it was still so cold in June when it was 90+ for them already.

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DangerousMusic14 t1_ivhgw26 wrote

May is usually nicer than June and summer begins around July 5th.

Summer is officially over for outdoor engineering work on Oct 10th, anything after that is a bonus.

A 30F temp drop is not normal. One of the few times I’m glad to not have horses to look after because that’s pretty hard on them, especially given it’s wet.

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SereneDreams03 t1_ivh8kjp wrote

Very cool to see, and the snow cover in the mountains is the cherry on top of that last photo.

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Twin_Peaks_Townie OP t1_ivhbith wrote

Thanks! Winter sure came fast this year. Snow capped Mt. Si sure is beautiful, but I'll be sure to get a shot of it when we have blue skies again.

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SnorfOfWallStreet t1_ivj6o4k wrote

I actually got into a low-key argument with a customer about two weeks ago about there being a “waterfall season” here in a Pacific Northwest.

I’m a local and a tour guide. She was a tourist. I wish I could have shown her this.

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porkchop_sandviches t1_ivkb11s wrote

What was she even arguing? I don't understand what the counter argument would be lol

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FuckTheMods5 t1_ivklval wrote

Probably something simplistic like 'if river + cliff, then there are falls dumbass' lol.

People might not think that some rivers stop sometimes.

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Spaceneedle420 t1_ivhgvko wrote

I can feel 1/16 of my soul grow back watching this.

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iwilldefinitelynot t1_ivhcgja wrote

Awesome pics, love the mountains frosting progression.

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Visual_Collar_8893 t1_ivhrk32 wrote

Those autumn 🍂 colours in the middle pic makes it really pop.

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