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

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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)

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Coming from a fellow Audi owner, I'll tell you what we all say to these threads.

Buy snow tires.

Since you have some time, check craigslist, there are lots of Audi drivers that ditch their snow wheels/tire sets, See if you can pick up a set.

I went up to the snow in all seasons that were 10 years old and had 1/2 the tread left. I did just fine. However I did drive very carefully and tested my traction abilities often (hit the brakes till the abs kicked in).

Pick up a set of snow tires, drive carefully and know your limits. A Quattro Audi with snow tires is one of if not the best vehicles for the snow.

Good luck.

Thanks for the info.. Yes my Nokian SW are snow tires too.


I know reading the actual law is no fun but here it is for Oregon.

http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp?m...icNav=ChainLaws


And Jan through April get very dicey on those passes. I drive them with some regularity. I cancel or delay trips when big storms are passing through those Southern Oregon passes.
..Thanks for the tripcheck web page. I have no problem canceling a day - if storm comes.


Call this number before you go
You can also call 1-800.427.7623 for current highway conditions
Another great tip!..thanks

And yes the CHP does know that an Audi quattro is AWD. I don't go up into the snow too often but when I do I take my A6 or S4. What model Audi are you driving?...good to know about CHP and YES - S/4 Avant is my ride... thank you too...

No really, thanks to all of your input... LAST thing.. if the close /. require chains and it dropping snow by the foot...I would simply find me a little motel anyway.

Thanks all.