Helpful graphic from NWS about the upcoming stormmarmosetohmarmoset t1_j19yxlc wrote
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Big highways will probably not be too bad as they tend to salt the hell out of them (at least in MA- not sure about NH). General increased traffic for holiday travel should also help keep roads not too icy. Avoid using cruise control, though.
I have driven many an icy road in my '91 camery with no antilock breaks (it did have all-weather tires, however...but not special snow ones). On the back roads take things slow, especially turns. Look for dark patches on the road- don't assume anything is just wet. Black ice looks a lot like water. if you get stuck on a particularly slick bit of hill or something, see if you can maneuver onto some grass for traction (if it looks safe to do so). Buy some kitty litter and keep it in your trunk in case you get really stuck. Put it under your tires to increase traction. If you skid don't panic, don't slam the breaks and don't make any sudden movements. Gently steer in the direction you want to go.
Take it easy and you'll be fine!
Master_Dogs t1_j1a89c1 wrote
> Big highways will probably not be too bad as they tend to salt the hell out of them (at least in MA- not sure about NH). General increased traffic for holiday travel should also help keep roads not too icy. Avoid using cruise control, though.
NH spends like half of its budget on roads. It doesn't have any real regional transportation outside of private bus services like Grayhound/Boston Express and some intercity buses in Nashua/Manchester/Concord. I guess there's the one Amtrak route that passes through to Maine/Boston but that's about it.
Needless to say I'm always shocked by how badly Mass plows/salts and how excellent the roads are in NH. Ski trips are a breeze even in snow until you cross into MA and suddenly all the plows disappear and there's barely any sand/salt applied to exit ramps. I used to have a Corolla when I lived up there and before I got snow tires I had very few issues even going to places like Jackson for Wildcat Mtn.
Good recommendations as well. The only other things I'd suggest to carry is a small portable shovel, an ice scraper/snow brush combo, and some traction tire mats if you can find them. Something like this can really help you get out of a bind. Won't help with ditches though, but can help free you from say a driveway or neighborhood street which isn't plowed well. Kitty litter or sand can help too, but these things can help get you off a patch of ice or snow and then you can just grab them after you're onto a better plowed section.
Snafu55 t1_j1dhu5v wrote
I disagree, especially with the snow storm a couple weeks ago. We were coming back from New Jersey for a family trip (and had to pick up our cars from my partners grandparents in nh). Going through CT was miserable. But as soon as we entered back in MA they were treating the hell out of the mass pike and 495. On most of 495 north we were stuck behind a snowplow in all three lanes. As soon as we crossed the border onto 95 in seabrook though, the roads became untreated and icy. It was concerning. This is not the only time we’ve done this in a snowstorm. I’ve had worse experiences on NH highways in the snow than Ma. Granted our people drive more like assholes in the snow.
solar_powered_wind t1_j1alakb wrote
That's good to know, thank you.
I do plan on driving Saturday mid morning, hopefully I arrive before nightfall.
One thing I do remember are a few harsh turns leading to their house. I'll be sure to take it slow.
marmosetohmarmoset t1_j1amejz wrote
Yeah if it's a harsh turn take it comically slow. Don't feel silly about it- worth it to stay safe!
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