Interstate 40 bakersfield east
We will be heading east on I40 bakersfield to east coast area. Maybe mid february and on. Any mountain passes for snow problems that time of year?
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Don't know about west of Flagstaff, but in February (actually November through April) any part of I-40 from Flagstaff to Ashville can be temporarily closed by winter weather conditions. From Amarillo east to Knoxville, this will more likely be sleet and freezing rain, rather than snow. In the mountain areas, snow is more likely, and easier to clean up.
Check Weather Channel for winter storms and road conditions daily. Closures tend to be local and short term (1-2 days) and infrequent, but they happen. I've been stuck in Oklahoma City for a few days by winter weather, in Nashville for 3 days by flooding, and have canceled or postponed some trips across Arkansas and western Tennessee because of icing conditions.
Another issue in winter along I-40 is crosswinds (40-60 MPH) particularly in Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico. These are also infrequent and short term, but you need to know before starting that day's move.
Check Weather Channel for winter storms and road conditions daily. Closures tend to be local and short term (1-2 days) and infrequent, but they happen. I've been stuck in Oklahoma City for a few days by winter weather, in Nashville for 3 days by flooding, and have canceled or postponed some trips across Arkansas and western Tennessee because of icing conditions.
Another issue in winter along I-40 is crosswinds (40-60 MPH) particularly in Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico. These are also infrequent and short term, but you need to know before starting that day's move.
