Driving DFW to Breckenridge CO

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proudaggie02
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agdaddy04 said:

Pretty wild how some neighbors kept complaining that the storm was a dud. Been snowing for 8 hours straight now. Wouldn't want to be on the roads tonight.

It's been way less than forecasted in my neck of the woods. Hoping we only get about a foot, but I'm guessing it'll be a little more.
agdaddy04
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I think it just slowed down a bit. Where are you? Coming down hard now.
proudaggie02
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Lone Tree, by the golf course. Looks like maybe 2" in my yard and maybe 1/2" in driveway.

Where are you?
agdaddy04
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Erie. About 8 miles east of Boulder.
BmtAg96
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We are in Amarillo. Plan to head north in the morning. Breck is our destination. If Hoosier pass looks treacherous we will stop in Colorado Springs.
proudaggie02
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agdaddy04 said:

Erie. About 8 miles east of Boulder.

Do you like it there? I used to play Colorado National 1-2 times/year, but I haven't been there in about 5-6 years. It was nice seeing the area develop back then.
agdaddy04
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Yes we really do. Only been here since 2019. Incredible to see what's happened just since then. Have spoken to some folks born and raised in this area and wild to think Erie had a single stoplight in early 2000's and now pushing 25,000 people
proudaggie02
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Nice!
proudaggie02
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^
Accidentally hit the sad emoticon.
The Pilot
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We are at St Mary's glacier and it's dumping has been for a few hrs.
JustPanda
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You will not get here. Do not try my friend.
JustPanda
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We're easily at an inch an hour - my guess is 2x that
BrokeAssAggie
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BmtAg96 said:

We are in Amarillo. Plan to head north in the morning. Breck is our destination. If Hoosier pass looks treacherous we will stop in Colorado Springs.


My in laws are in Dalhart leaving for Colorado Springs this morning.
BmtAg96
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Do they need plow the road over the pass?
BmtAg96
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What about via Denver and I-70?
BrokeAssAggie
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Appears most roads are still open

https://www.cotrip.org/map.htm
2wealfth Man
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BmtAg96 said:

Do they need plow the road over the pass?
Highway 9 over Hoosier Pass requires chains per CoTrip. I-70 is under traction law requirements. 70 is just two tracks in a sea of white snow at the tunnel.
JustPanda
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The skiing this morning
The Pilot
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I70 traction law is always in effect sept - may. If you don't have awd or 4wd, must have chains. Obviously wouldn't use them if weather is good. They'll escalate the chain stipulation for commercial vehicles too sometimes.
2wealfth Man
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The Pilot said:

I70 traction law is always in effect sept - may. If you don't have awd or 4wd, must have chains. Obviously wouldn't use them if weather is good. They'll escalate the chain stipulation for commercial vehicles too sometimes.
I am aware; just wanted to reiterate for the guy above attempting to drive in.
BrokeAssAggie
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If I'm picking up a rental suburban from the airport I am assuming it will be 4wd...
drumboy
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Never had a Burban but had a Tahoe that was not 4wd
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Phat32
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Looking on COtrip around at the roads - it looks pretty dicey out there
BmtAg96
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If choosing would I70 via Denver or via CO 9 and Hoosier pass be better?
The Lost
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The Pilot
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I70 currently shut down at Floyd hill and I-25 is shut down south of Denver.
CanyonAg77
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12:30 MDT

agdaddy04
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They already canceled daughters school for tomorrow. Probably going to have to get out and shovel again soon. Blizzard warning until midnight.
02skiag
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Took 114 from Alamosa to Crested Butte. The pass there was a piece of cake. Had only a light snow pack.
2wealfth Man
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BmtAg96 said:

If choosing would I70 via Denver or via CO 9 and Hoosier pass be better?
Will need chains or an auto sock in order to go over CO-9 at Hoosier Pass presently. Absent that, you are going to have to take US-24 to Leadville and CO-95 up to the 70 junction then come back east into Frisco.
CanyonAg77
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Quote:

auto sock
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BrokeAssAggie
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agdaddy04 said:

They already canceled daughters school for tomorrow. Probably going to have to get out and shovel again soon. Blizzard warning until midnight.


You still think I will be able to make it up to WP tomorrow afternoon or should I plan on staying in Denver a night?
2wealfth Man
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CanyonAg77 said:

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auto sock
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Sorry, it is like a grippy baggie meshy thingy that fits over your tires. It is approved as an alternative traction device under the traction law.
CanyonAg77
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Thanks. Never head of them.
agdaddy04
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CrazyRichAggie said:

agdaddy04 said:

They already canceled daughters school for tomorrow. Probably going to have to get out and shovel again soon. Blizzard warning until midnight.


You still think I will be able to make it up to WP tomorrow afternoon or should I plan on staying in Denver a night?

Cousin is still planning on it but I think you should play it by ear. Let's see when it finally stops snowing. Might want to plan on staying the night in Denver for now. Keep an eye on CoTrip website.
 
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