WASATCH STOKE, CONDITIONS, OBSERVATIONS AND ASSORTED DRIVAL 17-18

[muted]

Are they going to turn around AWD vehicles with M & S tires as they did randomly back in December?

Why did they do that?

[bigdude2468]

Why did they do that?

Why, it's the UPD, their actions are often unexplainable

[Sirshredalot]

it'll probably rain to 8000 feet so they won't need to restrict vehicles at all!

Forecast claims cold with snow down to valley floors. We will see. The forecast always seems to be a few degrees colder than things turn out these days.

[muted]

Why, it's the UPD, their actions are often unexplainable

I dunno, sounds like just a rumor. I'm sure if anyone got turned back they would ask UPD why and get an answer. Like the tires didn't have enough tread on them and were worn out, just a random guess.

[bigdude2468]

I dunno, sounds like just a rumor. I'm sure if anyone got turned back they would ask UPD why and get an answer. Like the tires didn't have enough tread on them and were worn out, just a random guess.

No rumor, earlier this season they stopped all cars and had a second officer physically looking at the tires. A Subaru owner with M & S tires was turned around. Thread was on TGR, searched it but came up empty.

[mall walker]

^ it was this thread, post ~65 or so

[muted]

Thanks. Post was from Skidog, soooo...who knows what happened.

[LongShortLong]

In CA, I've seen various 4wds and awds slide off roads. Did not inspect their tires, but assume that vehicle type almost always wears M+S, occasionally dedicated snows. Pretty funny watching a Subaru take the fall line across the road into the guardrail while creeping along at <5mph. Or a similar <5 mph slide and "crash" into a bus. Or stuck on the uphill sliding backward into ditch. Or spinning out at 30 into the guardrail (was onboard for this one, thought we were going over the cliff ). Or around the corner spinning into the snowbank. Amazing what ice can do. Maybe UPD has seen similar.

Come to think of, the turn into KW dumps a few weekend drivers into the meadow every time it snows. It's a running joke to bet how many cars/trucks/suvs we'll see in the meadow. Usually 1-2, best I've seen was 6.

[TheK12]

How is coverage in LCC/BCC? Will the upcoming storm make a dent in opening new terrain? Flying in Friday and trying to decide on sticking around or hitting the road to Jackson. Would be nice to avoid the drive if it's at least looking like "fun" at LCC or BCC.

[telefreewasatch]

How is coverage in LCC/BCC? Will the upcoming storm make a dent in opening new terrain? Flying in Friday and trying to decide on sticking around or hitting the road to Jackson. Would be nice to avoid the drive if it's at least looking like "fun" at LCC or BCC.

Oughta be plenty of fun come Saturday.

[Sirshredalot]

Oughta be plenty of fun come Saturday.

The base still sucks, so itll be best not to let 'er rip in the trees or jump off anything unless you are very familiar with the term in. But the new snow will be nice.

[bigdude2468]

The base still sucks, so itll be best not to let 'er rip in the trees or jump off anything unless you are very familiar with the term in. But the new snow will be nice.

FWIW Snowbird instructors are still bringing clients over to Alta.

[Skidog]

I dunno, sounds like just a rumor. I'm sure if anyone got turned back they would ask UPD why and get an answer. Like the tires didn't have enough tread on them and were worn out, just a random guess.

I know.at.least 2 that did in fact get turned around they had awd and acceptable tires.

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[Skidog]

Thanks. Post was from Skidog, soooo...who knows what happened.

I know exactly what happened as I spoke directly to the people involved...are you suggesting my information is not truthful for some reason? Have i lied in the past?

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[concretejungle]

I know exactly what happened as I spoke directly to the people involved...are you suggesting my information is not truthful for some reason? Have i lied in the past?

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The photo tilting bitd.

[new yabyum]

Every powder starved pass holder, ticket holder and local will crowd the Cottonwoods. Be careful out there, and that includes the travel.

[Skidog]

The photo tilting bitd.

Lol that's funny. I didn't even take the pic....ok though if that labels me a misinformation specialist I guess so be it.

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[claymond]

FWIW Snowbird instructors are still bringing clients over to Alta.

This is a move I can get behind!

[MTT]

Ya'll made the national news tonight.

Tanker Truck on fire on 215 south @ 7200

Interesting

[happytimefunbox]

Ya'll made the national news tonight.

Tanker Truck on fire on 215 south @ 7200

Interesting

Saw them using a crane to put it on a flatbed on my way into work this morn. Gnarly!

[tBatt]

I know.at.least 2 that did in fact get turned around they had awd and acceptable tires.

M+S with the snowflake or just M+S? I wonder if they were checking for the snowflake.

[Skidog]

M+S with the snowflake or just M+S? I wonder if they were checking for the snowflake.

as mentioned earlier..their doco/law doesnt say anything about the snowflake...just M+S

[boardtodeath]

M+S with the snowflake or just M+S? I wonder if they were checking for the snowflake.

If I recall correctly, folks here stated they were indeed turning away folks without the snowflake (even though the UDOT guidelines state M+S is acceptable). I always run snowflake rated winter tires, but I have a set of ATs I use in the summer that also are snowflake rated and they are hot garbage in the snow, plus they don't really "appear" to be siped to the degree a winter tire should, so I wouldn't be surprised if I got turned away for running them (which will never happen in the winter).

It always seemed to me that they actually looked at the tread and siping rather than looking at the writing on the sidewall.

[mall walker]

I’ll be peeved if my 2-week-old all season M+S get turned away, should I pack chains or just plan on arguing? I’m in a new AWD vehicle known for being good in the snow too and going BCC so probably a non-issue....

[Skidog]

I’ll be peeved if my 2-week-old all season M+S get turned away, should I pack chains or just plan on arguing? I’m in a new AWD vehicle known for being good in the snow too and going BCC so probably a non-issue....

Yeah mine are like 5k miles on some new rims I picked up second hand. M+S light truck tire (stock on new Tacoma's) Yokohama I believe. Tread is deep. I'll argue if/when time comes.

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