Going south IN the winter...
Looking for people with experience driving during winter months up north. Not worried about winterization issues or overnight stays, but the travel part itself. Looking to do a trip south from WI to...
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Pick a couple of clear days and drive south hard and fast as possible. One day will get you to Kentucky. Another day will get you past Atlanta. You will just have to be flexible on your dates and be willing to stay put and wait out the weather if needed.
Remember that once you get south of IL, snow removal and road crews are thin on the ground. The good news is that main roads will generally clear up fast when the traffic begins to roll.
You can check conditions through TN by looking at TDOT Smartway (just google it). You get a map showing traffic flow and incidents, and can zoom into the area of the state you are interested in.
I wouldn't put anything but clothing, bedding, and dry goods in the trailer until you hit the FL line, and then keep an eye on the weather forecast.
Remember that once you get south of IL, snow removal and road crews are thin on the ground. The good news is that main roads will generally clear up fast when the traffic begins to roll.
You can check conditions through TN by looking at TDOT Smartway (just google it). You get a map showing traffic flow and incidents, and can zoom into the area of the state you are interested in.
I wouldn't put anything but clothing, bedding, and dry goods in the trailer until you hit the FL line, and then keep an eye on the weather forecast.
