Submitted by bstilll t3_10q4j4a in Washington
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pala4833 t1_j6o7ius wrote
Even forecasts from weather experts aren't any good around here further out than 3 days (if that).
Grouchy-Firefighter9 t1_j6o2qiv wrote
Could be a disaster and could be fine. Winter in the mountains is a real deal. Make a backup plan that you’re happy with, in the event the mountain pass is in rough shape. Or, consider the train.
_Miskey_ t1_j6oiul6 wrote
washdot t1_j6oc1sj wrote
What kind of a car are you driving? If the pass is clear, no problem but if there is snow or ice🤷🏻♀️. In the winter I drive a 4Runner with traction tires for the pass,Snoqualmie. I never drive over Stevens Pass, many, many deaths there. Better to drive SNO and Blewett Pass. Start looking at the Washdot website or app for current mountain pass conditions. They are usually accurate. Snowed on tne pass yesterday 🤷🏻♀️
flipfreakingheck t1_j6pfrha wrote
We just went in December but we came from the east side. Traffic backs up pretty bad if you’re coming in from the west sometimes. Roads were relatively clear but we drive AWD anyway. You aren’t used to the weather; take the train.
dogpuck t1_j6nsogb wrote
TiL that there is a train station in Leavenworth.
Edit: There is almost no-one using it. Annual Station Ridership (FY 2022): 6,624 . It's also a 4 hour train ride! IMHO Leavenworth has never been worth the effort to go to unless you are skiing or hiking. The town it's self sucks. Again, IMHO, lots of folks love it.
Capable_Nature_644 t1_j6oyjmb wrote
If you can drive in the snow you're fine.
rosesandpiglets t1_j6nt5an wrote
We don’t have a crystal ball that can predict weather a month out… but take the train, I’ve seen too many Floridians at the pass and it is disaster.
Unless you have experience driving in snowy western mountains, don’t drive