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Janie_Ryan
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Dec 15, 2015

Alberta to Yuma

We are heading from Edmonton, Alberta to Yuma on December 27th. We have a Ford F150 pulling a 31' travel trailer. Is I-15 the best route to stick to? How about hwy 89 to south of Great Falls and then the I-15 (it's shorter). Are there any high mountain passes or areas known for extreme winter weather? Do you know if any of these roads require chains? Thanks for your help.
  • enblethen wrote:
    I would stay on Can 2, Can 4 and US I-15 this time of year.
    Of course, you will be watching the weather!


    I agree whole heartedly, this will give you the best facilities on route. Good luck. We are in Yuma. Where are you going to be staying. We are in Country Roads. Macktee
  • I would stay on Can 2, Can 4 and US I-15 this time of year.
    Of course, you will be watching the weather!
  • Further to above, do not take 89. We came back that way last spring, very slow twisty up and down road. No way would want to be on it in winter. Will be much quicker and safer for u to go #2 south of Calgary to Coutts. There are several passes on I15 which could require chains if conditions were bad but we just would just wait it out if that bad. If you have driven Rogers pass you will find the passes on I15 nothing as they are not as steep. Hope this helps you and have a great trip. We are addicted to going south now!
  • Hi there, you are just north of us, we are near Camrose and will leave Jan 3 pulling a 30 ft 5th wheel with a Tundra. Will be our third year going down to Calif. and Arizona. We stick to I15 all the way. It is all 4 lane and well maintained. First year had snow on all passes but no problem for us who are used to driving in snow. Last year was dry pavement from Great Falls on except for some light snow on Monida pass. Try to go through Salt Lake City in non rush hour times. Its multi lane all the way through with no stops but can be stressfull when traffic heavy at rush hour as it takes a long time to get through. Rest stops all along the way too which is nice as rv is winterized.

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