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efiguero
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Jul 30, 2013

Austin, TX to Portland, Oregon any suggestions?

So we are wondering if its safe to make a trip up to Portland, Oregon from Austin, Texas during the last two weeks of December? Our fear is running into issues with snow, we've never driven up that pa...
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PartyMarty
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Aug 09, 2013
All good answers.
THE CHP will sometimes close the Interstate 5 at Dunsmuir , CA or Yreka .
The weather will often be good at Redding .
Before leaving Redding check with the CHP regarding the stretch to Medford Oregon.
No point in spending an extra day in a snowstorm when you can be in 45 degree weather at Redding .

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