Posted: 9/30/2007 5:52:19 PM EDT
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Hey everyone, dumb question from someone who's never been to Pennsylvania. This January I might have to drive from Washington DC to Pittsburgh and then a little beyond on I70/76. How common is it for that stretch of highway to be snowed out or otherwise difficult to pass through during the winter? I mean, do only major storms stop traffic there, or will a moderate size snowstorm stop traffic? How long does it take - usually - for the road to become passable again? If it's commonly snowed out I'll either defer my trip or take another mode of transportation to get there. Of course, it's a major interstate and I'd imagine it's easily passable the vast majority of the time. But being stuck out there is something I'd rather avoid, and I'd like a bit of on-the-ground info. Thanks! KoAT |
This is what it looks like from December through around mid-March. Just make sure your huskies are well fed and the skids on your sled are in good condition, you'll be fine. The Saint Bernards at the rescue station are pretty good at what they do, I wouldn't worry about it anyway.   Just messing, unless it's a major storm, you'll be fine. Just use some common sense, if the roads are bad, take your time.
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PA452- At first I was overjoyed when I saw that picture. Didn't you see the part in my post where I said "I'll drive my team of sled dogs up I70"? But since you all seem to think that the roads will be clear more than snow-packed, I guess I'll have to drive my car. :D Anyway, thanks for the info gents. Glad to hear that I'm unlikely to be snowed out. KoAT |
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make sure you have the essential items with you: 1. 4 wheel drive vehicle 2. cell phone (to bitch out PennDot and for pizza delivery to your snowed in car) 3. studded tires 4. chains for tires 5. 4 replacement tires and rims (if snow doesn't fill in potholes this may be moved to #2) 6. 4- 50 pound bags of salt and/sand for added weight and to put under tires for added traction should it start to flurry 7. case of MREs (incase of closure like on I80 last year) 8. T.P. most rest stops have John Wayne TP that's all that comes to mind right now. here's a little game to play while driving on the interstate in PA Barrels are worth 10 points if you hit one the flat plastic markers are 20 points cones are 30 and saw horses are 50 expect to get high scores with as much road work that goes on in PA |