What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

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  2. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    Classic.
     
  3. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Weather folks actually called this one correctly....expecting 100" for the tops, 6-8ft at the passes for the 3 day event, with another coming in after one day quiet time....
    This highway information is the latest reported as of Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at 06:33 AM.

    US 50
    [IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY & THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN]
    CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3 MI EAST OF KYBURZ TO MEYERS (EL DORADO CO)

    PLEASE RESEARCH CHAIN CONTROL LOCATIONS AS CALTRANS IS CURRENTLY WORKING TO UPDATE CHAIN CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH INTERNET MAPPING, LIKE GOOGLE MAPS & MAPQUEST.

    I 80
    [IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA - SOLANO CO]
    A HIGH WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT AT THE SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE /IN SAN FRANCISCO/ (SAN FRANCISCO,ALAMEDA CO) - TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CAMPERS, TRAILERS OR PERMIT LOADS

    [IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
    CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3.4 MI EAST OF GOLD RUN (PLACER CO) TO TRUCKEE (NEVADA CO)

    PLEASE RESEARCH CHAIN CONTROL LOCATIONS AS CALTRANS IS CURRENTLY WORKING TO UPDATE CHAIN CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH INTERNET MAPPING, LIKE GOOGLE MAPS & MAPQUEST.

    ALL WESTBOUND TRUCKS ARE REQUIRED TO STOP AT THE BRAKE CHECK AREA 0.5 MI WEST OF NYACK (PLACER CO) - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BRAKE FIRES
     
  4. InTooDeep

    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    Yep and max chains ta boot. Getting ready to head up in that mess right now
     
  5. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    get back over quick....tomorrow they are calling for some exceptionally strong winds...warnings about power outages for us in the foothills.
     
  6. Dale thompson

    Dale thompson Road Train Member

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    The breeze has calmed down to 12mph with gusts of 25mph the sun is shining and breakfast is late. My bride is suffering from partying with to many Russians ( white russians ) life is good in SE Michigan.
     
  7. InTooDeep

    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    Yeah supposed to go back tomorrow. Don't see that happening, wouldn't be surprised if it gets shut down later today
     
  8. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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  9. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    jalapeno and cheese for breakfast??
    I see a Savage award in your future. And a urgent trip to the potty in your near future.
    Good luck and make sure there's paper before sitting down.
     
  10. Boondock

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    The man with an iron belly.
     
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