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Hi, we're arriving in Denver on Tuesday, and plan to drive to Steamboat that afternoon. I see there is possible rain/snow in the forcast. Just wondering how that will affect the drive, even though it is late March. We don't have a four-wheel drive rented, and we are wondering if we'll be ok if we hit bad weather. Any advice???? Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Luv2Ski007 on -
Not okay, if you hit bad weather. Keep close tabs on the weather and upgrade to a AWD if the 8 -12 inches showup.
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Permalink Reply by Mesa on -
The worst of the snow should be ending by tues am, but I think an 4wd/awd vehicle is a good idea especially for the mtn passes. Remember to downshift to a low gear heading down west of the Eisenhower tunnel, down the west side Rabbit Ears pass and, if snow covered, the I-70 Floyd Hill descent (when the 3 lanes go down to 2). Don't underestimate the slick roads from Silverthorne thru Steamboat and watch out for deer/elk on the road. Anything smaller than a deer...choose to squash it rather than swerve on an icy road.
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Permalink Reply by Luv2Ski007 on
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this poster is already in SB or in a ravine somewhere . . . but for future reference visitors looking for driving info from Denver need to access the alerts page at http://www.cotrip.org/. Best place for road condition information.
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