Planning on driving from stockton,ca(central vlly) to seattle after xmas, shld I be concernd abt snow/weath?
It is our first time driving to the pacific northwest, and I just want to be ready, and maybe get some travel advise, and maybe the best place to stop over in Oregon as well for a day. thanks.
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From Stockton to Seattle I am assuming you are just going up 5. Really the main place you might run into snow is Siskiyou Pass at the California/Oregon border. It's a good idea to buy chains ahead of time and keep them in your car. If the weather turns suddenly, the service stations along the road instantly double or triple their prices on chains. They usually keep the freeway cleared, but you might be legally required to install chains if it is actively snowing and the signs say you must. It can snow along the rest of the way through Portland and Seattle, but it's not terribly common. My advice would be to try to hit the pass in the middle of the day when there is the least chance for black ice and take it easy on the downhill corners. If you're merely looking for a pit stop or a motel in Oregon, Medford or Eugene are easy off and on. Ashland tends to be more expensive. If you are looking for an afternoon of sightseeing, Multnomah Falls is about 30 miles of east Portland on the Columbia River and the view is spectacular. I do not recommend staying overnight in the city of Portland proper, try Gresham or Vancouver, WA instead. If you are new to winter driving, visit your local AAA office and get their winter driving brochures. Experience has taught me to always carry an ice scraper, switch out regular windshield washer fluid for non-freezing variety, and do not set the emergency brake if temperatures are below freezing because it can get frozen on. Stay up to date on road conditions while on your trip! CA: www.dot.ca.gov -or- 1-800-427-7623 OR: www.tripcheck.com -or- 1-800-977-6368 WA: www.wsdot.wa.gov/TRAFFIC -or- 1-800-695-7623
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