Cross Country Drive - WA to NY

I recommend these two sites (desktop) to gather 2-3 day forecasts at a glance

WPC Winter Weather Forecasts

Weather Prediction Center (WPC) Home Page

 

As long as it’s still winter. Never get below a half tank of fuel!!

Many drivers got caught in the shutdown at grapevine this week. Low of fuel, and no way to keep warm.

A half a tank for you may last a day or 2 if you nurse it when stranded.

 

I'll take the northern I-90 route. However you have some storms coming through and they are fixing to be big. Or could be nothing. Plan on big.

Just remember when the weather gets too bad, and the truckers park it you best also.

 

I have emergency kits in my personal vehicles and in my semi truck year round. These change as to the time of year. Here is what i keep in my emergency winter kit in a Pack.
Extra batteries
Several bottles of water
Blankets
Winter clothing (wool socks, thermal pants, shirt, wool cap, shemagh, wool lined gloves)
Flashlight
Flares
Waterproof Matches
Sharp hunting knife, pocket knife, and a small ax
Military folding shovel
Signal mirror
Emergency whistle
Food (non perishable) mainly M.R.E's, trail mix, energy bars, such things that are light, easy to pack.
Small pan (to boil water) you never know.
Rope, or 550 cord ( i have both)

This may seem extreme, but you never know. Better to have it, and not need it. Than to not have it, and need it.

I served 18 years in U.S.A.F Spec Ops unit. Thank your husband for his service.

 

Amigos

There could be other supplies you could take, but to me these are the essentials i care on a daily basis. Your welcome. Glad to serve my Country. Is your husband being transferred to N.Y base?