ok so i just bought a z06 from Idaho falls, would you guys think that by the end of march would be an ok time frame to drive it back, hoping no big storms come through.
It will probbubly be I-90 no doubt. Remember that the passes have been closed much more this year than the past 30 years. However it is warming up EARLIER than anytime in the past 300 years .
Interesting coincidence - I'm going to be driving from Seattle to Chicago on I-90 and then on to CT on I-80 around the end of this month and first couple days of April. I've been watching the weather intently, as well. So far, I think it's a 50/50 on what the weather's going to be like at that time. There are still occasional storms in places. I'm most worried about Snoqualmie Pass in WA, Butte MT, and Cleveland OH. If the weather turns or looks sketchy anywhere along the route, I will consider heading south or else waiting it out someplace along the way. It's not worth risking. Just take your time. Maybe I'll see you out there.
I'm most worried about Snoqualmie Pass in WA, Butte MT, and Cleveland OH. If the weather turns or looks sketchy anywhere along the route, I will consider heading south or else waiting it out someplace along the way. It's not worth risking. Just take your time. Maybe I'll see you out there.
As well you should. Here's a photo my wife took nearing the top of Homestake Pass (Butte) around June 7 last year. That's right...June! She couldn't see my knuckles were white but there was nobody in front of me and I was able to keep my speed up. If I would have been slowed by traffic I probably wouldn't have made it over. Sorry for the link...I haven't been able to figure out how to insert MSN Groups photos. Have fun on the trip, though.
Interesting coincidence - I'm going to be driving from Seattle to Chicago on I-90 and then on to CT on I-80 around the end of this month and first couple days of April. I've been watching the weather intently, as well. So far, I think it's a 50/50 on what the weather's going to be like at that time. There are still occasional storms in places. I'm most worried about Snoqualmie Pass in WA, Butte MT, and Cleveland OH. If the weather turns or looks sketchy anywhere along the route, I will consider heading south or else waiting it out someplace along the way. It's not worth risking. Just take your time. Maybe I'll see you out there.
are you picking a car up out there or just driving out to the east coast for something??
yeah i will deffinately wait it out if i run into something, for sure dont want to wreck my new ride
will have to head back out west again to check out yellowstone in the zo6 this summer since i will miss on all the beauty.
are you picking a car up out there or just driving out to the east coast for something??
yeah i will deffinately wait it out if i run into something, for sure dont want to wreck my new ride
will have to head back out west again to check out yellowstone in the zo6 this summer since i will miss on all the beauty.
I am moving back east. I have lived here for nearly 6 years and it's time to go back.
I drove the route in another car in May 2003. In the vette, I did southern Illinois to WA in August 2006. Never tried this route in late March / early April. It should be interesting!
As well you should. Here's a photo my wife took nearing the top of Homestake Pass (Butte) around June 7 last year. That's right...June! She couldn't see my knuckles were white but there was nobody in front of me and I was able to keep my speed up. If I would have been slowed by traffic I probably wouldn't have made it over. Sorry for the link...I haven't been able to figure out how to insert MSN Groups photos. Have fun on the trip, though.
Thanks for the photo. I saw some snow in May on this route, as well. Although it was on the side of the road in Big Horn National Park and it was nearly gone. Wish me good luck!
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Thanks for the photo. I saw some snow in May on this route, as well. Although it was on the side of the road in Big Horn National Park and it was nearly gone. Wish me good luck!
Good Luck! If you're into a little sight seeing you may want to make a quick stop and see Devil's Tower. It's fairly close to I-90 in Wyoming iirc.
Thanks for the tip on Devil's Tower. I have never seen that before, but the pictures of it that I found on the web look amazing. I will likely check it out, assuming the weather is cooperating!
anyone know if the road from Rexburg ID, up to Bozeman Montana is open yet this time of year??? i am trying to avoid back tracking an extra 150 miles to the west back on i-15 if possible
was trying to take Idaho highway 20 up to 191 montand which is by west yellowstone area.
Here is the IDOT website, they have camera's along the major routes.
Good luck, Here in Oregon we are supposed to get 20" of snow above 4500'. http://511.idaho.gov/staticMap.asp?display=cams
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Idaho falls back to south dakota
