winter travel in the northwest
Has anyone traveled in northern Montana to Washington/Oregon in early January? We would like to visit our family in Montana at Christmas and then head south questionable where-- just someplace warm a...
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As mentioned weather is unpredictable. Keep informed as to what to expect each day on the road. Get yourself a set of chains for the rears and have them available, even if you do not need to install them. Some places require that you have them with your rig and the fine is more than the cost of the chains. There used to be places that rented chains but I have since bought mine.
When driving in Winter temps, drive slow and do not make any quick adjustments. Do not change lanes or steer when you are going over an overpass as the road could be covered in ice.
From experience, driving in a blizzard can make it difficult for your defroster to melt the snow on a 4 foot tall windshield. Other than that, just enjoy the trip.
When driving in Winter temps, drive slow and do not make any quick adjustments. Do not change lanes or steer when you are going over an overpass as the road could be covered in ice.
From experience, driving in a blizzard can make it difficult for your defroster to melt the snow on a 4 foot tall windshield. Other than that, just enjoy the trip.
