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FJR vs. "patches of ice", snow?
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<blockquote data-quote="exskibum" data-source="post: 719374" data-attributes="member: 383"><p>By next Wednesday, you should be in what is predicted to be approximately the 3rd straight day** of sunny weather in the Sierras. This time of year, that means that I-80 and most of 88 should be clear of most residual icing by late morning (and no snow), typically with not much more than water on the road (but Carson Spur just west of Kirkwood on 88 might be a different story). The summit of 50 can be kinda like Carson Spur on 88. 120, 4 and 108 won't be open. You didn't say where you're going, but if it's only the Sierras you're traversing, I'd take 80, going past Colfax about 11 am, and you shouldn't have any trouble. 88 might be my second choice, and 50 next.</p><p></p><p>Iggy already nailed it on what you asked -- it's mostly tires, but also throttle control and braking control. Everything must be done in slow motion on slick stuff, with a good line, but don't stop on the snow or ice, either. Top heavy doesn't help, but that's not really the biggest issue.</p><p></p><p>** EDIT -- looks like this may be the second day of sunny weather -- forecast snow showers just shifted out another day to include Monday. I'd definitely take 80.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="exskibum, post: 719374, member: 383"] By next Wednesday, you should be in what is predicted to be approximately the 3rd straight day** of sunny weather in the Sierras. This time of year, that means that I-80 and most of 88 should be clear of most residual icing by late morning (and no snow), typically with not much more than water on the road (but Carson Spur just west of Kirkwood on 88 might be a different story). The summit of 50 can be kinda like Carson Spur on 88. 120, 4 and 108 won't be open. You didn't say where you're going, but if it's only the Sierras you're traversing, I'd take 80, going past Colfax about 11 am, and you shouldn't have any trouble. 88 might be my second choice, and 50 next. Iggy already nailed it on what you asked -- it's mostly tires, but also throttle control and braking control. Everything must be done in slow motion on slick stuff, with a good line, but don't stop on the snow or ice, either. Top heavy doesn't help, but that's not really the biggest issue. ** EDIT -- looks like this may be the second day of sunny weather -- forecast snow showers just shifted out another day to include Monday. I'd definitely take 80. [/QUOTE]
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