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I have to drive to Tahoe tomororw.
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FleshLight
Diamond Member
Watch out for the ice. I drove on it for the first time in my life this winter break. I lost control, rolled off the cliff, and died.
I got cocky when I was younger (first time driving in snow). Everything was going fine and I decided to go faster and pass all the other cars. I lost control and crashed into a pile of snow on the side of the road where the sidewalk was. Took me 30 minutes to dig myself out and the cops gave me a ticket for hitting a sign and breaking it.
BillyBatson
Diamond Member
i have been wondering about this too. i drive an 07 civic coupe, i have NEVER driven on snow or ice, my moms BF owns his own cabin in big bear but i never go because of the drive. My friends are going to tahoe this weekend to go snowboarding and i want to go ( i have never been) but his car is full and i would have to drive mine. I also do not have chains and would worry they would come loose and screw up my wheel fenders lol
Dr. Detroit
Diamond Member
Rent an SUV like a Ford Escape, weekedn rates are generally pretty cheap.
Snow level should remain above 6000ft all day tomorrow. Coming back will be an issue as the storm turns cold later in the weekend.
If you must, buy the best chains you can. Ease of install. Best spot to buy chains is Les Schwab in Sacramento. Buy their high end ones for about $65. If you don;t use em you can return em.
If your going to do chains and put em on yourself (chain monkeys do installs/removals for $15- $20) Bring Gloves, latex surgery ones are good to keep your hands clean and dry. Small tarp for kneeling. Waterproof pants, waterproof boots. Hat, coat.
Snow level should remain above 6000ft all day tomorrow. Coming back will be an issue as the storm turns cold later in the weekend.
If you must, buy the best chains you can. Ease of install. Best spot to buy chains is Les Schwab in Sacramento. Buy their high end ones for about $65. If you don;t use em you can return em.
If your going to do chains and put em on yourself (chain monkeys do installs/removals for $15- $20) Bring Gloves, latex surgery ones are good to keep your hands clean and dry. Small tarp for kneeling. Waterproof pants, waterproof boots. Hat, coat.
Renting a car seems to not be cost efficient. I'm not even sure if I'll need chains and $ is tight. Yea it'll cost $50 for chains but I won't need to buy em again.
I'm just hoping this isn't tricky. I'll pay the $15-$20 to have them installed. But I do appreciate the list of things to bring. I would like to practice a bit, but I don't have time tomorrow since i'm leaving straight from work.
I'm just hoping this isn't tricky. I'll pay the $15-$20 to have them installed. But I do appreciate the list of things to bring. I would like to practice a bit, but I don't have time tomorrow since i'm leaving straight from work.
Suspicious-Teach8788
Lifer
Your biggest concern is ICE. The 50 is not as bad as the 80. Each time I've gone to Tahoe in the past 2 years I've been scared as hell to go, but each time I do go, I realize it's not that bad of a drive.
Maybe it's because as a kid we always went to North Tahoe and that required taking the 80 which was JAMMED PACKED as hell. South Tahoe usually faces a lot better conditions.
Rain/snow this weekend should be nice, but not heavy like a storm. You should be fine. Just drive slow and remember... stay smart wtih ice.
Maybe it's because as a kid we always went to North Tahoe and that required taking the 80 which was JAMMED PACKED as hell. South Tahoe usually faces a lot better conditions.
Rain/snow this weekend should be nice, but not heavy like a storm. You should be fine. Just drive slow and remember... stay smart wtih ice.
I have a subaru and laugh at you people who don't know how to drive in snow. And yes, I don't just have awd, but I've driven to tahoe in snow for years (definitely not as much as some here though, so don't come busting my chops)
The gloves are a good recommendation, and if you're going boarding, you should have waterproof clothes to wear already while you're putting on the chains. I always have a shovel and some flares/flashlight in my car though, but its also useful to have on a snow trip, as well as one of those emergency balnkets that are like the size of a tissue pouch (can be used as blanket, tarp, shelter, lots of sh1t).
If money is tight, buy the chains down here cuzz its raining all week and there is a good chance you'll get hit at the chain points and have to buy overpriced cheap stuff alongside the freeway. Also, practice putting the chains on down in good weather so you don't get caught bumbling up there in the cold like an idiot.
Oh, and start with a full tank of gas. Dont' be like those idiots who get caught with a partial tank in traffic and just burn it away and then contribute to the traffic when your car becomes another road hazard.
Umm... Other then that, if you see a white subaru legacy wagon bearing down on you, its me, and get out of my way.
The gloves are a good recommendation, and if you're going boarding, you should have waterproof clothes to wear already while you're putting on the chains. I always have a shovel and some flares/flashlight in my car though, but its also useful to have on a snow trip, as well as one of those emergency balnkets that are like the size of a tissue pouch (can be used as blanket, tarp, shelter, lots of sh1t).
If money is tight, buy the chains down here cuzz its raining all week and there is a good chance you'll get hit at the chain points and have to buy overpriced cheap stuff alongside the freeway. Also, practice putting the chains on down in good weather so you don't get caught bumbling up there in the cold like an idiot.
Oh, and start with a full tank of gas. Dont' be like those idiots who get caught with a partial tank in traffic and just burn it away and then contribute to the traffic when your car becomes another road hazard.
Umm... Other then that, if you see a white subaru legacy wagon bearing down on you, its me, and get out of my way.
Dude don't even think about driving fast in snow. You need a lot of space in between cars for braking distance. Forecast tomorrow in the bay area is lots of rain... this might mean lots of snow in tahoe. Be prepared, get some chains...DONT TRAVEL WITHOUT THEM.
Make sure you bring essentials like extra blankets, water, flashlights, first aid kit... your emergency bug out bag. Things you will need when you get stranded.
Captante
Lifer
Bolded most important sections of above post ... make sure you have those chains or Cal-Trans will make you turn right around. In addition, if you've never driven on snow, route 50 to Tahoe isn't my idea of a great place to learn, so be super-careful & GO SLOW especially on the downhill side of the pass where its very easy to under-estimate momentum & skid on turns.
Just let the experienced snow drivers pass you & don't make the mistake of thinking that just because they can handle it, you can too or the best-case will be a smashed car ... as for the worst case, well lets just say that this is one of those times in life when fear is your friend! 😉
I'm from New England & have driven in snow all my life, plus I'm a life-long skiier & have done the Tahoe drive myself many times in tough conditions with & without 4WD/chains ... parts of it are pretty hairy, but as long as you have the proper respect for the situation you'll be fine.
In a rear-wheel drive vehicle, you can usually feel a loss of traction or the beginning of a skid. There may be no such warning in a front-wheel drive, however. Front-wheel drives do handle better in ice and snow, but they do not have flawless traction, and skids can occur unexpectedly. Don't let the better feel and handling of a front-wheel drive car cause you to drive faster than you should.
Despite a popular misconception, the best approach to recovering from a skid is the same for foth front and rear-wheel drive vehicles.
If your rear wheels start to skid:
* Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
* If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.
* If your car has an anti-lock braking system (ABS), keep your foot on the pedal. If not, pump the pedal gently, pumping more rapidly as your car slows down. Braking hard with non-anti-lock brakes will make the skid worse.
If your front wheels skid:
* Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.
* As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.
To avoid skids, brake carefully and gently on snow or ice. "Squeeze" your brakes in slow, steady strokes. Allow the wheels to keep rolling. If they start to lock up, ease off the brake pedal. As you slow down, you may also want to shift into a lower gear.
Despite a popular misconception, the best approach to recovering from a skid is the same for foth front and rear-wheel drive vehicles.
If your rear wheels start to skid:
* Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
* If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.
* If your car has an anti-lock braking system (ABS), keep your foot on the pedal. If not, pump the pedal gently, pumping more rapidly as your car slows down. Braking hard with non-anti-lock brakes will make the skid worse.
If your front wheels skid:
* Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.
* As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.
To avoid skids, brake carefully and gently on snow or ice. "Squeeze" your brakes in slow, steady strokes. Allow the wheels to keep rolling. If they start to lock up, ease off the brake pedal. As you slow down, you may also want to shift into a lower gear.
virtuamike
Diamond Member
This isn't the best weekend to go up and 50 isn't the best place to learn. Carry chains, go slow, and don't do anything stupid.
virtuamike
Diamond Member
Depends on the conditions. If you have snow tires and it's not too rough then they'll let you through. If it's rough then they'll require chains even on AWD. Then again, when it's that bad they're pretty close to shutting down the road completely.
I'm from the area and second this... except the whole tarp and other list of supplies. Just have a chain monkey do it, they're licensed. I usually rent an SUV.
Just be aware it may take you HOURS longer than planned to drive through the pass, and sometimes they close the roads. So make sure you listen to the road closures and weather reports. Even driving around Tahoe.
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