questions about snow

[mobobuff]

The only time I've ever done a 360 was in an empty parking lot covered in 5 inches of snow. I was experimenting for if the situation ever presented itself. I didn't even actually get a full 360... more like a 280. I imagine ice or speeds higher than what a parking lot would allow would be necessary for a full 360.

And snow doesn't have some rich liquid center, it's a lot of tiny ice crystals.

 

Originally posted by: bobcpg
i have done a 360 on the interstate, in mn

In OH for me, other cars were going faster, i skidded right to the grass on the shoulder doing 30 mph. Sometimes sh!t happens whether you are driving safe or not.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: jai6638
hey..this is my first winter in the US and had a few questions:

1) Does snow always hit the windshield and turn into water?? or are there times when it stays in its original ( snowy ) form even after hitting the windshield?

2) i once saw on the news channel, cars doin 360 degree turns ( skidding ) on the interstate due to a storm .. when does that happen?? when there has been a icestorm or what?

3) Is snow 50% ice and 50% water???

Im sorry if these questions sound stupid..

1) Quick tip. If you have nothing on your windshield and it's not wet, do not heat hte windshield. If it stays cold, the snow won't stick and it actually gives you better visibility. having said that, always rember to kieep your windshield wiper fluid full.

2) Can happen ant anytime. If you have rear wheel drive, you better klnow what you are doing. GO SLOW. The people wiping out are morons and nothing more. 4x4s don't do crap for you. Get front wheel drive. You can't fishtale with front wheel drive, but with rear 4 wheel drive you can.

2cont) You can slide on packed snow, ice, you name it. slushy roads also are bad. i'd saw the worst! Packed snow isn't so bad.

2 cont copnt) When on the highway, going fairly fast. hit hte brakes fairly hard. It's a good way to scheck road conditions. Also, never use cruise control! When driving over patches of snow, slow down. When changing lanes, let off the gas entirely. The little strips that do not make tire contact often can be very dangerous. AWhen going over or under a bridge, let of the gas entirely. Overpasses freeze much easier so it could be icy. Underpasses are where water drips from bridges and ice patches can form.

3) snow is neither.

Experiences. Once fish tailed at 60 mph because i hit a snow patch while trying to pass. Adrenealine was in my veins for about 2 hours. Point is, when in doubt, go slow.

Also, I drive a rear wheel drive truck. I have for 9 years now. When buying a new truck 2 years ago, I bought 2 WD. 4WD is a WASTE OF MONEY! It odes nothing for you but make you overconfident. For the $2000 I saved I simply add 700 pounds of weight to my truck bed. That costs next to nothing! The transfer case in a 4WD vehicle also eats gas.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: jai6638

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

3) Is snoww 50% ice and 50% wateR???

It's 100% ice.

well whats the difference between snow and ice if snow is 100% ??

Ice is solid, like an ice cube.

Snow is fluffy, more like a brillo pad. It's a mix of air and ice.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Freezing rain = worstest.

Much more dangerous than snow.

No, wet snow is worse. Because it quickly forms slush on the roads and that can be VERY dangerous.

Both suck though.

 

[quakefiend420]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: loki8481

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

3) Is snoww 50% ice and 50% wateR???

It's 100% ice.

they're both 100% water 😉

That's what the government wants you to believe! They're really both made of Dihydrogen Monoxide!

Here's a quick info link on the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide.

😉 😉 😉

ZV

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lmfao

 

[jai6638]

Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004

Originally posted by: jai6638
hey..this is my first winter in the US and had a few questions:

1) Does snow always hit the windshield and turn into water?? or are there times when it stays in its original ( snowy ) form even after hitting the windshield?

2) i once saw on the news channel, cars doin 360 degree turns ( skidding ) on the interstate due to a storm .. when does that happen?? when there has been a icestorm or what?

3) Is snow 50% ice and 50% water???

Im sorry if these questions sound stupid..

1) Quick tip. If you have nothing on your windshield and it's not wet, do not heat hte windshield. If it stays cold, the snow won't stick and it actually gives you better visibility. having said that, always rember to kieep your windshield wiper fluid full.

Also, I drive a rear wheel drive truck. I have for 9 years now. When buying a new truck 2 years ago, I bought 2 WD. 4WD is a WASTE OF MONEY! It odes nothing for you but make you overconfident. For the $2000 I saved I simply add 700 pounds of weight to my truck bed. That costs next to nothing! The transfer case in a 4WD vehicle also eats gas.

ok so now im confused.. i thought a cold windsheild makes the snow stick!

is AWD better than FWD?

 

[no0b]

AWD is slightly better than FWD, However if you aren't getting traction with FWD you aren't going to get traction with AWD.

The thing is not which wheels drive the car its how much traction can your tires get.

A pair of good snow tires on a FWD car is worth 10 times more than 4 seasons on a AWD.

AWD might help you get unstuck from snow and accelerate better however, the big issue with driving in snow is to stop. You already have AWBraking 🙂

 

[Spencer278]

Originally posted by: jai6638

Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004

Originally posted by: jai6638
hey..this is my first winter in the US and had a few questions:

1) Does snow always hit the windshield and turn into water?? or are there times when it stays in its original ( snowy ) form even after hitting the windshield?

2) i once saw on the news channel, cars doin 360 degree turns ( skidding ) on the interstate due to a storm .. when does that happen?? when there has been a icestorm or what?

3) Is snow 50% ice and 50% water???

Im sorry if these questions sound stupid..

1) Quick tip. If you have nothing on your windshield and it's not wet, do not heat hte windshield. If it stays cold, the snow won't stick and it actually gives you better visibility. having said that, always rember to kieep your windshield wiper fluid full.

Also, I drive a rear wheel drive truck. I have for 9 years now. When buying a new truck 2 years ago, I bought 2 WD. 4WD is a WASTE OF MONEY! It odes nothing for you but make you overconfident. For the $2000 I saved I simply add 700 pounds of weight to my truck bed. That costs next to nothing! The transfer case in a 4WD vehicle also eats gas.

ok so now im confused.. i thought a cold windsheild makes the snow stick!

is AWD better than FWD?

Cold snow will not stick to a cold windshield. It really isn't a problem you just turn your wipers on. Warmer snow can stick but again turn your wipers on.

 

[jlee]

Drive slower than you think you should, at least until you're familiar with how it feels to drive in snow. I did a 180 at 25-30mph in a very light right-hand corner...that was with all-seasons on solid snow, but still..be careful.