[pct-l] Cross Country Driving

[Kevin]

Flagstaff will likely have snow then. It's about the same as the area around Albuquerque. I-40 is usually fine though. Unless there is an active storm, you will be fine. You might try to plan to come through Flag during the day. At night, the water from melting snow can freeze on the hey making it hazardous. Just plan to take your time if needed. Don't be in a hurry at the expense of safety. 

I'm not really sure about water on that section, but I lived in SD for about ten years. I got snowed on during a bike ride one year. I can't recall the peak we rode up to, but I recall we could see Mexico and were a little surprised by the snow. What's my point? It will be COLD! Dress warm and have a blast. :) 

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On Nov 29, 2010, at 7:16 PM, "Sean 'Miner' Nordeen" <sean at lifesadventures.net> wrote:

> It depends on how many hours you want to drive each day.  As a kid, my family usually took 3 days to drive across I-40 between Charlotte, NC and Los Angeles, CA.  Winter snow can be an issue in New Mexico especially near Albuquerque.  Similarly I can remember issues in Arizona near Flagstaff.  In New Mexico, I can remember once watching the big trucks lined up at the top of a hill going one at a time hoping to keep enough traction in the snow to make the long climb on the other side of the valley.  Just keep an eye on the weather report and go through when the weather is sunny or have chains.  Or turn south and take the warmer I-10.
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