Oregon in Late March

We are booked in for factory service in Coburg, Oregon on March 24. We will be coming from the Desert Hot Springs area. Was wondering what would be the best route to take. The I-5 through California, the I-101, or go up through Nevada and through Bend, Oregon

Also have heard that I would need Chains for the Coach, which would suck, cause I would only have to drive one day in Oregon in March. Won't be leaving Oregon until after the first week in April

Also what can we expect weatherwise while in Oregon

Thanks Trap

As far as Oregon weather........some say it is raining or it it is getting ready to.

As far as Nevada, Tonopah is at the same elevation as Lake Tahoe (6000 feet) and does get snow so be careful to watch for a weather window. Most of the time by March any snow is gone in a day or so as the bulk of winter is over. If you get to Klamath Falls you can easily get over to IR 5 near Medford and then proceed north. That eliminates the mountain pass between north of Klamath and Eugene (SR58) and the passes on IR 5 between California and Oregon. US 395 between Bishop California and Reno has a stretch that is about 8000 feet elevation. I would avoid this area if the weather is not cooperating as any weather will almost always be snow in March, not rain.

Another option is to take IR 5 to Williams or anyplace where you can easily cut over to US 101 and go north from there. The chance of any serious snow in March will be shortlived if at all.

But, perhaps the best option would be to take IR 5 and watch to be sure the passes are open at the Oregon/California state line and cross at that time.

Sometimes you can rent chains and if you don't use them return them for a refund.