Tonight should be fun, wind then ice

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nahbrown, Nov 30, 2023.

  1. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Wind is NO issue since your doing “Skateboard”…. Unless it’s a high light load.
     
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  3. gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    here 77 in Miami,Florida
     
  4. Nahbrown

    Nahbrown Medium Load Member

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    Conestoga… Sails are up!
     
  5. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    85 this weekend..just extended my home time from 5 to 6 weeks..
     
  6. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Trucker Path / Google Maps will show you if the roads are slow in Missouri. It usually takes the ground being at or below 32 F for 24 hours before precipitation freezes to it. IMO. Just because the air temp hits 32 doesn't mean the road instantly becomes a skating rink, especially if the state throws down salt. If the vehicles ahead are throwing water from their tires, the road hasn't frozen.
     
  7. Albertaflatbed

    Albertaflatbed Medium Load Member

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    Roads shouldn't be bad, just keep a watch to see if you are kicking up spray. If you or others are kicking up spray it's just wet.

    Once you see that you/others are no longer kicking up spray then it's starting to freeze. But it is not the same as being in a car, you have alot more traction with your weight.

    I doubt you will have any issues based on what the Temps are in that area. Can always slow down a bit if you are uncomfortable.
     
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  8. slim shady

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    52 in Chicagoland today and it felt awesome after it being 15 earlier this week
     
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  9. Nahbrown

    Nahbrown Medium Load Member

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    This is what had me concerned, the weather advisory says they’ll be a 10th of an inch of ice.

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  10. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    What is the final destination of your trip .
     
  11. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    when is forecast bad, I would stick to the big road, not the 2 lanes.
     
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