Help!! Snow expected in WY UT area.

We are heading to Corinne UT then to Sparks NV. There is a snow storm expected in Wyoming and Utah. Calling for up to 10 inches in areas. New to driving in mountain area (only a handful of times). Does anyone have any suggestions, tips, or things to look for? Any help is much appreciated!! God bless and drive safe out there.

 

dude, if you're from Iowa, you've driven in snow......and snow is snow. Drive carefully and keep the cruse turned off

 

Know your limits and #### down if you don't feel safe. That's probably the best way to survive winter driving.

 

If your your drive tires start losing traction then pull over.

 

always keep a eye on the weather report in advance of your trips in the winter.
saves a lot of trouble for me
I like running on dry roads
slow down and don`t be scared to pull in somewhere and let them clear the roads

 

Apparently suggesting a person should park their truck in bad weather if they feel it is unsafe to continue is something worthy of censorship on TTR...

 

Helps greatly to be heavy for traction and wind stability. Keep cruise off, go comfortably slow, and pay full attention. Might be smart to get behind a slow truck and keep your distance; follow his lights, but you don't want to get into a "must stop" or quick slow down situation. Keep a good eye on what's ahead, traffic can quickly slow and bunch up for ice patches, fog, wind, or snow squalls. Watch for ice and black Ice patches, especially on bridges. No sudden moves. Best to stay out of hammer lane, that's where you're most likely to get into trouble--less used, less plowed, less shoulder, steeper ditch. Use the rumble strips on right shoulder if you need to make sure you're in your lane, like when getting passed. Make sure wiper blades are good, defroster works, and you have PLENTY of washer fluid. You may be able to get away for a while with no heat to windshield, if snow bounces off it, but if it starts building up and sticking/freezing, blast away with full heat and fluid as needed. Most importantly, shut it down if you're not comfortable.

 

No guts, no glory. Seriously, if you are loaded, you'll be fine. Empty or light load is when the problems start.

 

So it's about a foot.

Iowa has had snow aint it? It's the same thing out west.

Be the slowest. In fact, find the slowest and follow him. What he does YOU do with about like a half mile in between you two. Monkey see monkey do. Let everyone else blaze by. Be careful though, someone might settle in behind you doing what you are doing. So... don't create a slow train clogging everything up. Keep moving.

You know there is a storm coming. That's outstanding. Hydrate well, eat hearty, get rested well and have everything done and done so your mind is clear. No spouse on the phone yelling and stressing about the kids. Not now. That must wait.

Have chains on your rig. It goes without saying. Learn how to put em on.

And then get LOADED. Anything less is BS. Seriously.

 

He probably meant to type 'shut', but missed the u and hit the i.