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Is this a bad time?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by texasbbqbest, Jan 12, 2015.

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  1. Jan 12, 2015 #1
    texasbbqbest

    texasbbqbest Road Train Member

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    In your experience is the last week in January or first week in February a bad time to move?

    I will be going from North Orange County, CA to Fort Worth, TX taking I40. I realize there has been bad weather lately through there and I don't want to get in over my head. I've driven through snow before but I was in a Jeep with 4x4.

    This time I will be in my Toyota Corolla with it loaded with my belongings.


    Should I wait or will I be okay as long as I stick to interstates?

    EDIT: This is assuming "normal weather conditions" and not a major blizzard.

    EDIT AGAIN: This will be my first multiday road trip IN THE WINTER by myself so I'm trying to be cautious and make good decisions.
     
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  3. Jan 12, 2015 #2
    kemosabi49

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    If your nervous about it take I10 to I20 and go that way. Mileage is about the same anyway, maybe a little closer to the Ft Worth side of the metroplex.
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2015 #3
    Allow Me.

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    It totally depends on the weather. If a cold snap is going on with nasty weather etc. I-40/I-10/I-20 can get icy which would be a problem. I've seen I-10 shut down almost from ElPaso-San Antone. I-40 around Amarillo gets nasty too, if the weather is bad. I-40 over Flagstaff, while nasty at times, at least mostly stays open, because they're better equipped to handle snow conditions.
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2015 #4
    texasbbqbest

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    Thank you both!

    Also, is it true that US Highways are more likely to less maintained than Interstates? I would guess it probably depends on what part of the country you are in as well?
     
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  7. Jan 12, 2015 #5
    Allow Me.

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    U.S. highways are maintained by the Feds, but usually the County "contracts" with the Feds to maintain them.
     
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  8. Jan 12, 2015 #6
    blairandgretchen

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    If there's any doubt about 40, I'd take Kemosbi's suggestion I10 to I20 - but heed the warning on the weather for I-10 too.

    Basically just watch the forecast a couple of days out, and make the call before you run.

    Be careful! We've run that route for the last 7 years, twice a week.
     
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  9. Jan 12, 2015 #7
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  10. Jan 12, 2015 #8
    CargoWahgo

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    If you have to think about it...the answers no.

    On this subject.
     
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  11. Jan 12, 2015 #9
    texasbbqbest

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    Yeah, thanks! I saw that earlier... :biggrin_25513:
     
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  12. Jan 12, 2015 #10
    texasbbqbest

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    Thanks again for all the input! I really appreciate it.

    I'll definitely keep an eye on the weather and play it safe!
     
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