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Hi, We are arriving in Denver on Tuesday afternoon, and planning on driving to Steamboat from the airport. I see that snow/rain is expected. Should we be expecting a rough drive? We have rented a minivan, and are now wondering if we should have rented a four wheel drive. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Jo
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Comment by Jo on April 8, 2009 at 4:58pm - Thanks for the advice- we made it just fine, but we missed the worst of the weather by a day. The visibility was the issue, absolutely. I am glad my husband did the driving. Thanks again.
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Comment by Chris Rogers on March 25, 2009 at 12:36pm - I prefer 4WD, but you'll probably be fine. Colorado DOT does a great job in the mountains, and like the above commenter mentioned, usually it's the visibility that becomes a problem, more than road conditions. When the visibility gets bad it doesn't matter how many wheels have power...
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Comment by bob wants to go fast on March 24, 2009 at 4:33pm
- four wheel drive a plus but not required. The conditions on rabbit ears pass will dictate the drive.Always use your flashers in bad weather up there, some people know that area very well and in near zero visability they go fast and you can get rear ended
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