Driving DFW to Breckenridge CO

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proudaggie02
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In reply to agdaddy04 • 8:55p, 3/13/21
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.
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In reply to proudaggie02 • 9:00p, 3/13/21
I think it just slowed down a bit. Where are you? Coming down hard now.
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9:16p, 3/13/21
Lone Tree, by the golf course. Looks like maybe 2" in my yard and maybe 1/2" in driveway.

Where are you?
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In reply to proudaggie02 • 9:44p, 3/13/21
Erie. About 8 miles east of Boulder.
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10:09p, 3/13/21
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.
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In reply to agdaddy04 • 10:20p, 3/13/21
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.
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In reply to proudaggie02 • 10:22p, 3/13/21
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
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10:35p, 3/13/21
Nice!
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10:36p, 3/13/21
^
Accidentally hit the sad emoticon.
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10:39p, 3/13/21
We are at St Mary's glacier and it's dumping has been for a few hrs.
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In reply to BmtAg96 • 1:12a, 3/14/21
You will not get here. Do not try my friend.
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1:14a, 3/14/21
We're easily at an inch an hour - my guess is 2x that
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In reply to BmtAg96 • 7:27a, 3/14/21
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.
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8:29a, 3/14/21
Do they need plow the road over the pass?
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BmtAg96
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8:54a, 3/14/21
What about via Denver and I-70?
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9:38a, 3/14/21
Appears most roads are still open

https://www.cotrip.org/map.htm
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In reply to BmtAg96 • 10:04a, 3/14/21
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.
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10:19a, 3/14/21
The skiing this morning
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The Pilot
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In reply to 2wealfth Man • 10:32a, 3/14/21
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.
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In reply to The Pilot • 11:37a, 3/14/21
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.
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11:39a, 3/14/21
If I'm picking up a rental suburban from the airport I am assuming it will be 4wd...
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In reply to BrokeAssAggie • 12:07p, 3/14/21
Never had a Burban but had a Tahoe that was not 4wd
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12:13p, 3/14/21
Looking on COtrip around at the roads - it looks pretty dicey out there
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12:20p, 3/14/21
If choosing would I70 via Denver or via CO 9 and Hoosier pass be better?
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12:51p, 3/14/21
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In reply to BmtAg96 • 1:13p, 3/14/21
I70 currently shut down at Floyd hill and I-25 is shut down south of Denver.
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1:33p, 3/14/21
12:30 MDT

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1:58p, 3/14/21
They already canceled daughters school for tomorrow. Probably going to have to get out and shovel again soon. Blizzard warning until midnight.
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2:01p, 3/14/21
Took 114 from Alamosa to Crested Butte. The pass there was a piece of cake. Had only a light snow pack.
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In reply to BmtAg96 • 2:48p, 3/14/21
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.
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In reply to 2wealfth Man • 2:48p, 3/14/21
Quote:
auto sock
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In reply to agdaddy04 • 2:51p, 3/14/21
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?
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In reply to CanyonAg77 • 2:52p, 3/14/21
CanyonAg77 said:
Quote:
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.
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In reply to 2wealfth Man • 2:56p, 3/14/21
Thanks. Never head of them.
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In reply to BrokeAssAggie • 3:00p, 3/14/21
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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