OT Driving I-5 in Feb, Driving I -5 Feb Conditions Options

[0396]

OK,

I need some advice from my fellow Teeners that live / have local knowledge
in driving from Stockton Calif to Seattle Wa- during the month of February.

My inquiry deals with 'snow / road ' conditions during that month.
* do I NEED snow chains - even if car is an full time Audi.
* If stopped for chain check- do these CHP understand that the Audi has full time 4 wheel.
* what are your local suggestions? I plan on making the mt trip from Redding to Medford in the day time..to me this much safer as there 'should ' be more traffic
utilizing the road..thus clearing up any snow / etc.

ANY suggestions is welcome..

ps I JUST bought a new set of Nokian WS all season snows for this trip..do I NEED to worry??

Thank YOU! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[JRust]

Yes if they require traction devices that means you have to have chains in your car. 4wd or AWD does not fill the bill for them. Most likely you would not need to put them on. I have yet to ever put chains on going through any of the passes no matter the snow. Still if they require it you better have it. Otherwise you may get stuck if pulled over. They will not let you proceed without them. Definately worth the $70-100 at Les Schwab to have them in your trunk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)