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Thread: SNOW IN THE PNW 2018-19
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12-10-2018, 05:38 PM #326
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12-10-2018, 05:39 PM #327
All vehicles, except 4WD and AWD, must put on chains when tire chains are required. However, 4WD and AWD vehicles still need to carry chains in order to proceed across the pass.
I always assumed that carrying chains in a 4wd/awd is just a way of warding off the v00d00-w000w000.Merde De Glace On the Freak When Ski
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12-10-2018, 05:47 PM #328Registered User
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I heard loading up my rocket box with snow for the descents gives better traction on the ups AND downs.
But seriously, why is it such a stupid question to ask? I would assume that putting chains on only your 2wd drive axle and then putting it into AWD/4WD would cause issues with the traction control systems and/or the tranny? I have no intention of ever putting chains on my car as roads close long before i would need chains, but im just curious.
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12-10-2018, 05:54 PM #329
I started a Tire Chain tech talk thread so we won't clog up the stoke thread.
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12-10-2018, 05:57 PM #330
Haven't seen anyone mention it yet but Baker just announced its opening Wednesday! Heather Meadows will be open wed/thurs with hope of white salmon opening sat.
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12-10-2018, 05:57 PM #331
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12-10-2018, 06:10 PM #332Banned
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The way it was explained to me, almost 10 years ago by a state patroller on the Mt. Baker Hwy, is that by the time chains are req'd on all vehicles, the road is most likely to close. But you need to carry chains in case you're beyond the closure and need to get out... even though it's unlikely you'd need them.
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12-10-2018, 06:10 PM #333
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12-10-2018, 06:11 PM #334
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12-10-2018, 07:07 PM #335
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12-10-2018, 07:16 PM #336
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12-10-2018, 07:35 PM #337
Well, it sounds like west will be spinning the lifts on Friday .
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12-10-2018, 07:38 PM #338
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12-10-2018, 07:54 PM #339
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12-10-2018, 08:16 PM #340wickstad
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Was it chains required on all vehicles on the Mt Baker hwy? That is interesting. I know it is a long and treacherous drive out there but typically everyone is a skier so they drive in a similar fashion. I90 and to a lesser extent US2 have a high number of non-skier drivers compared to skier drivers. That is the problem. Also the typical snowfall for those latter two areas is followed by warming which slickens the roads and destroys the in area snow.
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12-10-2018, 08:32 PM #341
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12-10-2018, 08:38 PM #342Banned
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Mini-golf course set to open Fri. Those inclined to earn their turns may find a Wildside Wed. more enjoyable
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12-10-2018, 09:42 PM #343
Just here for the stoke.
Location : Stevens
Time : today
Crew was spinning lifts and getting runs marked today for opening.
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12-10-2018, 10:53 PM #344
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12-11-2018, 11:09 AM #345
So, if you drive a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, beware. There are situations where you will be required to chain up even with traction tires and 4wd, when 2wd cars won't. Even if you're unloaded.
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12-11-2018, 11:11 AM #346
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12-11-2018, 11:57 AM #347
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12-11-2018, 12:02 PM #348
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12-11-2018, 12:07 PM #349
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12-11-2018, 02:10 PM #350
We can roll from the windy hill to BBI19 in my dad van mobile again.
Common sense. So rare today in America it's almost like having a superpower.
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