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Anybody with experience driving Tahoe/Reno to Bay Area in January?
Posted on 12/9/18 at 10:49 pm
Posted on 12/9/18 at 10:49 pm
Considering swapping over to a flight to Tahoe, but a bit concerned about the drive over the Sierra Nevada in early January. Random TripAdvisor posts aren't making me feel much better. Anyone got experience in that area? Terrible idea?
Obviously all "if we win".
Obviously all "if we win".
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Posted on 12/9/18 at 10:52 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Posted on 12/9/18 at 10:54 pm to SummerOfGeorge
I've never driven it, but if nobody answers I can ask someone who makes the trip often.
But the reason he makes that trip is to go snow skiing so...I'd probably just fly into the bay. Those mountain roads are scary as hell even without snow.
But the reason he makes that trip is to go snow skiing so...I'd probably just fly into the bay. Those mountain roads are scary as hell even without snow.
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Posted on 12/9/18 at 10:54 pm to 3down10
Yea, the reports online all seem to discuss snow chains......and while I have plenty of Appalachian snow driving experience.....ehhhhhhhh
Posted on 12/9/18 at 10:57 pm to SummerOfGeorge
I really hope someone has some experience with that area. I think it would be a cool drive if they are good about maintaining the roads.
Posted on 12/9/18 at 10:59 pm to Cobrasize
It sounds like the drive is fine as long as it isnt actively snowing. But it actively snows a lot and sometimes without warning.
Posted on 12/9/18 at 11:00 pm to SummerOfGeorge
We need your model posts, take the flight to the bay
Posted on 12/9/18 at 11:19 pm to Tider95
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We need your model posts, take the flight to the bay
LOLOLOLOLOL FINALLY MY SKILLS ARE RECOGNIZED
I need everyone to email our partner in charge and let him know that. On 2nd thought, please don't.
Posted on 12/9/18 at 11:27 pm to SummerOfGeorge
I've done it in the spring. They will have it clear unless there is a monster storm which of course is possible.
You do NOT want to be going through there on a Sunday, as everyone piles on a two lane road trying to get back to Sacramento or San Fran after skiing that weekend. If you make that mistake you will sit in traffic for hours.
You do NOT want to be going through there on a Sunday, as everyone piles on a two lane road trying to get back to Sacramento or San Fran after skiing that weekend. If you make that mistake you will sit in traffic for hours.
Posted on 12/9/18 at 11:30 pm to PowHound
Thanks Pow good stuff
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Posted on 12/9/18 at 11:34 pm to SummerOfGeorge
I have also taken the train that runs just north of Tahoe through Truckee. If you want to have a good time, and see some beautiful areas of the West take the train.
You will not have to worry about anything. They have a cabin for food and drinks, and another cabin made of glass for watching the country roll by.
You can stop in Sacramento and get a car.
It will take a lot longer, but I enjoyed the train ride over the car trip through.
Why are you going through there ?
You will not have to worry about anything. They have a cabin for food and drinks, and another cabin made of glass for watching the country roll by.
You can stop in Sacramento and get a car.
It will take a lot longer, but I enjoyed the train ride over the car trip through.
Why are you going through there ?
Posted on 12/9/18 at 11:46 pm to PowHound
Thatd be great, probably too logistically challenging with the short time frame though.
National title game IF we win. Currently flying into LAX and driving to the Bay then flying back Tuesday from Sacramento (like $800 cheaper for the 2 of us, worth driving 6 hrs). However, was considering doing Tahoe instead if the drive was feasible.
National title game IF we win. Currently flying into LAX and driving to the Bay then flying back Tuesday from Sacramento (like $800 cheaper for the 2 of us, worth driving 6 hrs). However, was considering doing Tahoe instead if the drive was feasible.
Posted on 12/9/18 at 11:51 pm to SummerOfGeorge
We are getting a lot of snow this year.
That road out of Tahoe is really small. If you go that route youre gonna be stressed about the weather unless you plan to go through with a day or two to spare.
Sacramento is a nice town. They have a lot to do, and some very nice restaurants.
That road out of Tahoe is really small. If you go that route youre gonna be stressed about the weather unless you plan to go through with a day or two to spare.
Sacramento is a nice town. They have a lot to do, and some very nice restaurants.
Posted on 12/9/18 at 11:55 pm to PowHound
Thanks man. I'll take a look at the train. Appreciate all the info - big help.
Posted on 12/10/18 at 12:24 am to SummerOfGeorge
I have. I've skied at Mt. Rose during Christmas break. The roads are OK. I'm assuming you mean flying into Reno? I-80 should be just fine.
Posted on 12/10/18 at 12:28 am to PowHound
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I've done it in the spring. They will have it clear unless there is a monster storm which of course is possible.
You do NOT want to be going through there on a Sunday, as everyone piles on a two lane road trying to get back to Sacramento or San Fran after skiing that weekend. If you make that mistake you will sit in traffic for hours.
I had an in-law that lived in the Bay Area for several years and then moved to Reno, and he always said the same thing. Traffic back to the Bay Area on Sundays is hell.
Again, are you flying into Reno or the little airport at Lake Tahoe? If Reno, there's no need to go near the lake unless you just want to. The interstate from Reno should be just fine.
You could also think about LAX. I found a flight on Southwest from Nashville, RT for under $300. Gonna drive up Highway 1 to Monterey. That's where I'm staying.
Posted on 12/10/18 at 12:32 am to SummerOfGeorge
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Currently flying into LAX and driving to the Bay then flying back Tuesday from Sacramento (like $800 cheaper for the 2 of us, worth driving 6 hrs). However, was considering doing Tahoe instead if the drive was feasible.
Where are you staying? We're flying out to LAX Friday morning early and coming back Tuesday afternoon.
If you've never seen Tahoe, it's worth seeing, but like you said, the logistics in such a brief trip may prove impractical.
Posted on 12/10/18 at 1:49 am to BamaGradinTn
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Traffic back to the Bay Area on Sundays is hell.
It's not very much fun leaving Las Vegas heading west on a Sunday either.
Posted on 12/10/18 at 7:50 am to Cobrasize
I use to live in Sacramento; have made this drive many times. I have, on occasion, driven over Donner's Pass in winter without any issues at all. Other times have been turned back because the highway was closed.
The highway department is well prepared for winter, but driving conditions are always uncertain because of the "unpredictability factor." It's not possible to know NOW what the weather will be THEN. Even when there are storms/snow you could still 1) navigate safely over the mountains in a "light" storm; 2) be required to have chains; 3) be stopped due to road closure. I have experienced all three.
The highway department is well prepared for winter, but driving conditions are always uncertain because of the "unpredictability factor." It's not possible to know NOW what the weather will be THEN. Even when there are storms/snow you could still 1) navigate safely over the mountains in a "light" storm; 2) be required to have chains; 3) be stopped due to road closure. I have experienced all three.
Posted on 12/10/18 at 8:01 am to SummerOfGeorge
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Currently flying into LAX and driving to the Bay
Ah man, make a day of it and drive up the 101. So many cool little towns along the way. And if you cut north after Santa Barbara into that national forest(forget hwy number, 150 I think) it's even prettier.
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