Taking a trip, Will Donner Pass Be Closed?

[Magus2727]

I am taking a trip to CA and will be going through Truckee, CA over Donner Pass. Does any one think that with a 10% chance of snow/rain that it will be closed Friday Night? I am planing on taking my car (better MPG) but does not have 4-wheel and does not have clearance for chains.... so if I will need chains or 4-wheel to pass I will need to take the jeep....

Thanks for any insight!

[93gc40]

Ifyou mean the Highway. It'll be open. Even if it were to close it only be for a few a hours. That is a MAJOR trucking route, takes feet of snow to close it for more than a few hours. This time of the year, snow might not even stick.

[93gc40]

Where are you Going, might not loose much time taking 15 south instead. But I don't think snow will be much of an issue. For me it's a 1.5 hours difference, to Spanish Fork, South route vs north route.

[JeepFreak21]

I'd take the Jeep! I've seen them turn people around who don't have 4WD or chains... even if it's only mild snow.
Billy

[Magus2727]

Heading up to Auburn, CA

Edit:

Its right of I-80 so any other way would add quite a bit of time....Leaving out of Salt Lake so further north then Spanish Fork... I says a 10% chance of precipitation, and a high of 47*....

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCA1163

Looks like Firday is now clear.... I think it should be safe...??

Also the Jeep does not have Cruse control... =-(

[Letterman]

Take the car, bring your chains, 80 is the way to go if you are going to Auburn.

I don't think you will not even need chains, but it would be best to have them.

[Magus2727]

Guess I might not have been very clear on the chain... due to having my car 2" lower then stock and with tires that are a little larger that provide very little clearance by them selves to the fender and the strut tower I can not put chains on my car (I could do it in the back... but I am front wheel drive)....

I have good tires not studded snow tires but some of the best all-season high performance snow tires that can be had... but patrol cars dont care about that... guess I could tell them its a suburu... get a badge from the junk yard and put it on... =-)

[Boatwrench]

Donner Pass is a crap shoot at this time of year, it closed for a bit on Tuesday. The forecasts call for 47*F then you should be fine wx.com is generally spot on.

I would be more concern with the 1st grade out of Wendover, that seems to close more than Donner.

Bring plenty of spare food just in case....

[93gc40]

Yeah south route will add about 7 hours to Auburn. I wouldn't worry about the pass. If they close it, go have lunch or dinner, probably be open by the time your finished.

[rocknxj]

Bring plenty of spare food just in case....

And don't forget the beer. Bring some Wasatch ale back with you. I'll trade you for some Stone IPA. I can be in Auburn in 15 minutes from my house:cheers:.

Drive safe.

[Rammin97]

LOL, it went from road conditions to a beer fest!!! I like it!!

[rocknxj]

Yeah, beer fest! Welcome to the Sierra Chapter.

[JOSEJALAPENO]

It is nice & clear in NV, Sorry for the late up date.

http://www.magnifeye.com/

[Boatwrench]

Hope you weren't driving over Donner yesterday :shocked:

[rocknxj]

Hope you weren't driving over Donner yesterday :shocked:

All I thought of when I saw the news last night was SNOW RUN!