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druunavt t1_jar5cf0 wrote
Driving in today would be better.
Mokkiki t1_jar5x5u wrote
I know - not really an option unless super late when snow would already have started - hoping that overnight they do some cleaning and that’s is manageable Saturday - probably be in Vermont area midday-ish.
Any insight on the different options above and which roads tend to be better cleared?!
hairlikepennies t1_jar6zk5 wrote
103 and 100 are rarely cleared as fast as 7. 7 is always a better bet.
dubiousassertions t1_jar7ie7 wrote
I91 - I89 N - Exit 1 to Rt 4
Mokkiki t1_jar7s81 wrote
By upper valley Hartford area?
Mokkiki t1_jar7tef wrote
Thanks my man
dubiousassertions t1_jaraspp wrote
Yeah. The Woodstock Quechee exit drops you right onto Rt 4. It’s a straight shot across to Killington. It the major east west route through Vermont which means it’s more likely to be taken care of during a storm.
BillBikesInCleveland t1_jarau3l wrote
Rt 4 gets good plow during storms in windsor county, including hartford. I can't speak for the last leg of the trip into killington.
d-cent t1_jarb1a9 wrote
That's a bad strategy. Pretty much only 89 or the major freeways get consistent overnight plowing.
Street-Yesterday-125 t1_jarbkgx wrote
New York State does a better job clearing than Vermont, so I vote option A.
Mokkiki t1_jarbsjw wrote
What’s bad? All 3 options? 89 is coming from the north no? I’m not coming in from above?!
whaletacochamp t1_jarc5eo wrote
Hmm there's a storm a comin?
Mokkiki t1_jarcav5 wrote
d-cent t1_jarcdbj wrote
Your whole strategy is based on the fact that there will be overnight plowing. That only really happens on 89 or 91.
If your plan is based off plowing of other roads at night, it's a bad plan. Either go earlier, later, or you are just going on a prayer
Mokkiki t1_jarceis wrote
Haha why this got downvoted I don’t know?!?
Mokkiki t1_jarcg6a wrote
Appreciate the input
Mokkiki t1_jarcu0o wrote
Yeah we are trying to leave earlier now to beat some of it. And yea - plowing is only an assumption but was hoping it wasn’t far off with it being a northern state…
Damn! Trip planned for month and happy for some fresh POW, but just wondering about this drive up. But hearing you two interstates mentioned ! Thanks
lantonas t1_jarcx1i wrote
In before we get 2 inches of snow total.
Mokkiki t1_jard20v wrote
Implying it’s not gonna be as bad as it’s been forecasted? The snow chance / accum has gone down slightly in the last two days
vermont4runner t1_jardjbh wrote
VT doesn’t plow the non arteries until snow stops. It sucks since you have to get to work or the grocery store and the roads will be a mess at 1pm.
Mokkiki t1_jardmwj wrote
Man - thanks thanks!
quinnbeast t1_jare0ck wrote
Rarely if ever is.
d-cent t1_jare7z4 wrote
This is Vermont, we don't have the budget to waste money on overnight plowing for no reason other than out of staters who can't wait
BudsKind802 t1_jareke4 wrote
Other states have "bare roads" plowing policies. Because that would cost taxpayers here a fortune, VT has a "safe roads at safe speeds" policy - essentially they'll do the best they can but you may not see pavement under the snow on some roads, so slow down and don't drive like a lunatic.
SmashesIt t1_jargb6m wrote
I have done 149 to 4 in a snowstorm and it was doable but very slow going. Hardest part is getting over the top of Killington
Effinehright t1_jariga2 wrote
the northway will be lightyears better conditions than 91 it's not even close.
Made_in_VT t1_jarinyr wrote
Avoid 100. Lacks cell service in many places. 7 is usually cleared faster and well traveled, less curves, and has spots that are wider and two lanes.
druunavt t1_jarjnk6 wrote
It's not starting until around midnight. I'd leave around 9pm tonight or, well, personally, I won't drive in it tomorrow at all. I'm in the northern half of the state so have no insight into those secondary roads but concur that you're unlikely to see them plowed until the snow stops.
SilentUnicorn t1_jarjwik wrote
out of stater? Option "C" Should be fine about 3 AM.
Mokkiki t1_jarl2q9 wrote
Sounds like you’re trolling me!
cpuenvy t1_jarooz4 wrote
When you find yourself asking these kinds of questions, the best option is to stay the fuck home.
Mokkiki t1_jarowhh wrote
Heard ya
[deleted] OP t1_jart8mt wrote
Do you have snow tires? There’s some long steep climbs on Route 4 going up to Killington that might not go well if you don’t.
Mokkiki t1_jaruudz wrote
Brand new all weather tires - toyed with buying chains. We will be overnighting in rutland in a hotel and head to the mountain/resort Sunday. Hoping that is ok…if not other party has 4x4 and we can take turns doing the 20 minutes to the mountain from the hotel
[deleted] OP t1_jarvw81 wrote
I’ve found all-weathers and AWD to work fine in 99% of Vermont conditions, but there is definitely a limit. Chains are almost never a good idea in VT except for short distances when there is a layer of compacted snow/ice.
AgentElsewhere t1_jarwwj6 wrote
I’d go with A
reverievt t1_jas0rwd wrote
The interstates are usually your best bet in a storm.
sassooal t1_jasf7pg wrote
Option A gives you way more places to bail if the roads are really bad.
87 also gets substantially more traffic, at least to exit 20 where you'll get off for 149, than the highways in VT so there should be better tracks even if the plows can't keep up with the snowfall.
redwolf1430 t1_jassb8f wrote
slightly dicey, but the 4x4 should help op
redwolf1430 t1_jassoak wrote
watch the wind with this one. This one is packing some strong gusts and has some good spin on it. Typically snow, heavy snow and wind = morning delays for ski resorts particularly Killington. Safe travels, and happy trails.
MrJamtastic t1_jathqah wrote
Stay home until Sunday!
21stCenturyJanes t1_jats10o wrote
I'm not sure the best options but I would avoid 100 in a snow storm. I'm supposed to drive down 100 to Rutland Sunday and I won't unless everything is really clear. Not a road you want to be in in bad weather between the curves, the snow and lack of cell service.
Mokkiki t1_jatygsw wrote
Man - just gonna take it slow. If needed stop early and finish up ok sunday
Mokkiki t1_jatyk1q wrote
Cool! Going into killlington will be Sunday morning have a hotel 30 minutes out (not sure if that makes a difference) appreciate it!
SmashesIt t1_jau9wl5 wrote
30 mins out on the west side or east side of Killington?
Mokkiki t1_jauazc5 wrote
West / south west in Rutland
SmashesIt t1_jaufhgz wrote
149 to 4 from glens falls exit is how I would go for Rutland.
Take it slow.
How_I_wish_ t1_jaum28z wrote
It’s going to be a rough drive tomorrow morning to Killington at any approach without 4wd. You are going over/through some big passes no matter what to get to Rutland. Please consider waiting till later in the day to leave and be safe. Lots of us have to drive these roads for work:/
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