3-celled-noggin OP t1_j63nwil wrote on January 27, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Reply to comment by HappilyhiketheHump in Advice Post - 4WD car necessary for weekend skiing trip or nay? by 3-celled-noggin

Thanks for the reply. If the forecast changes and it’s actively snowing would that change anything?

Ok-Title-270 t1_j63yhta wrote on January 27, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Not unless you can rent an SUV w snow tires

HappilyhiketheHump t1_j63rnzy wrote on January 27, 2023 at 2:42 PM

If you are on paved main roads, no. Just slow down and take it easy.

PM_ME_UR_BGP_PREFIX t1_j66i58m wrote on January 28, 2023 at 1:32 AM

If it’s REALLY bad, don’t go out on the road and put everyone else in danger

It’s better to be at the hotel wishing you on the road, than to be on the road wishing you were at the hotel.

alunnatic t1_j63rltq wrote on January 27, 2023 at 2:42 PM

It'll get nasty at the top of rt 4 and the top of the access road during a storm. I probably wouldn't worry at all if the forecast is less than a few inches. If you plan on taking the bus during a storm I wouldn't worry.

dmccullum t1_j63rt2p wrote on January 27, 2023 at 2:43 PM

No, all cars have four wheel brakes. The real issue is braking control, which AWD will not help with—only snow tires or chains would make a difference in that scenario. Just drive carefully and slowly if it's snowing and realize you won't have traction at stops and corners.