Mt Shasta CA to Susanville CA on 89 and 44

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Unless there has been a pretty good dry spell of about a couple weeks, I would not look forward to that route during the winter months towing. I would probably stay on I-5 down to southern Cal before heading east.

Not just the potential of snow on the road, but many areas in the shade all day and stay icy. Daytime temps may not get above freezing.

We drive that route fairly often taking 44 from Susanville into Oak Run, sometimes we'll take 89 and drop into Oak Run from the north. Roads are pretty nice and well maintained. As long as the roads are clear and it's not icy, should be a pleasant drive.

You'll want to keep an eye out on road conditions and weather of course.

I wouldn't but I'm not Alaska hardy. Much of 44 is at 5,500 feet, too much elevation for January. I would take 5 to 210 to 10 to Phoenix. A little out of the way and boring but it might be faster overall. Safe travels.