Trip planning - Alaska
Hi all, Springtime 2019 we will hit the road for an extended trip to the far northwest, with no scheduled return date. I've begun the routing, but have hit a snag with the trip planner, in that it...
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stickdog wrote:
We crossed the border May 1st in '15' first night in Ft Macleod winds were terible. Second day went to Banff spent three nights there and great weather. Then headed north to Jasper, once we passed Lake Louise it was rain, fog, sleet, snow furries all the way to Jasper temp varied in low 30's. Not much of a drive other than miles put behind us. Stopped in Hinton and had 3 inches of wet snow. Was told better to spend another night as warm weather was to move in and the roads north would be clear by then. Cruised up to Grand Praire the next day where the truck and trailer got a mud coating from the oil field rigs dripping from their off pavement runs. Everything west and north to Tok were smooth sailing with sunny skies and clear roads but watch for the flagged spots.
We're planning on '18' but will cross the border about 2 weeks later.
Yes,those conditions are not unusual and while the extra two weeks will improve your odds somewhat there is no guarantee. Our main camping season usually starts the Victoria Day long weekend (last Monday before May 25). We often get snow in the West Country then, sometimes significant. The best solution is to leave extra days to avoid travelling in bad weather,. Of course this assumes you have the time.
Had you come in 2016 anytime after Apr 1 would have been great. It’s impossible to predict more than a few days in advance.
