I-40 heading south through the Smokey Mtns
Considering traveling I-40 through the Smokey Mountains in the middle of February. Is this a easy drive? Wha kind of weather could we expect?
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February, anything is possible. Could be clear, could be snow covered. Just watch the weather reports for that area and have an alternative route if they get hit with snow.
We traveled that route once in March and we had a snow storm, had to use 4x4 towing a 31 foot trailer and barely got over 25 mph on the good spots. Other years, in December or March, perfectly clear!
If roads are clear and weather is good, you'll have no problem driving the route. You REALLY do need to travel the posted speed limits or slower and don't worry about anything coming up behind you. If you travel the posted speed limit, you'll do just fine. Most of the drive once you hit North Carolina from Tennessee is 55 mph, some places drops to 50. DO IT! and you'll be fine.
We traveled that route once in March and we had a snow storm, had to use 4x4 towing a 31 foot trailer and barely got over 25 mph on the good spots. Other years, in December or March, perfectly clear!
If roads are clear and weather is good, you'll have no problem driving the route. You REALLY do need to travel the posted speed limits or slower and don't worry about anything coming up behind you. If you travel the posted speed limit, you'll do just fine. Most of the drive once you hit North Carolina from Tennessee is 55 mph, some places drops to 50. DO IT! and you'll be fine.
