I 70 through Denver and Rockies in January

[Myrle]

Originally Posted by SSmbs

Our plan: Leave Minnesota and meet up with friends in Las Vegas - 24' Sunseeker MBS diesel towing a 4WD CRV. Plan to watch the weather closely across the plains and disconnect the CRV in Denver. If the forecast is bad there head south to Albuquerque. We have heard I 70 is the most scenic. I have many years of experience driving in snow. Is I 70 an option in January?

I was wondering what is scenic in KS I spent about nine years in Salina,KS before I saved up enough money to escape.

[Myrle]

Originally Posted by SSmbs

Thanks for the info. I checked my motorhome tires and they are mud and snow rated so ok for code 15. Checked out the COTRIP site which shows a code 15 alert on I 70 today. We will head toward Denver in January and then make a last minute decision to go West or South depending on the conditions. I am always up for an adventure but not a dangerous one.

Keep in mind from central Kansas on to Denver the weather can change completely in just a matter of hours. When I worked construction out there I carried insulated coveralls from Sept to April, and I have worked in a t-shirt in the morning and coveralls in the afternoon.

[reddiver]

Been on I-70 in the winter. Not a fun drive. You get above 12000 ft at one point and the road doesn't seem to be plowed very well. My choice would be Albuquerque in January and February. Not sure about the scenic thing. I was too concerned with being part of it if you get my drift
If you choose to go. all good luck.

[bluehighway]

Best to check the state websites, a lot of the passes will close during winter no matter what the weather is like at that time.

[northstar1960]

Originally Posted by Myrle

I was wondering what is scenic in KS I spent about nine years in Salina,KS before I saved up enough money to escape.

I hunt in kanapolis every spring . very nice country , but wouldn't want to live their full time .