Travel from CR to Ames
- Thread starter Cydkar
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This map is significantly worse than it was earlier today. The wind is picking up again. The trip would probably be fine, but I'm a cautious winter driver.
No way I would do it. If you have car issues, you could die in this. Not worth it, watch the game on ESPN+.
I'm coming up from Johnston on I-35N.
To me it always comes down to the reliability of your vehicle and survival prep.
If you have a newer, reliable truck/suv, AWD/4WD, good tires, etc. You should be fine on hwy 30 if you drive smart & safely. Make sure to pack blanket, extra clothes, food/water just in case.
Obviously if you have no prep stuff in your vehicle and a rear wheel drive sedan with bald tires, don't do it.
IA DOT has all major roads as purple (not advised) but I've driven in that plenty. Red (impassable) is only on some smaller/off the beaten path roads. You do want to avoid any red or closed of course. Hwy 30 looks okay. Iowa State folks from DSM said I-35 is okay as well.
The biggest risks come from the "other guys."
I was coming back from UNI once and got passed by a vehicle that spins and rides next to me backwards for a second (felt like an hour) before going in the ditch. He could have easily taken me out.
I was coming back from UNI once and got passed by a vehicle that spins and rides next to me backwards for a second (felt like an hour) before going in the ditch. He could have easily taken me out.
The big thing for me, is you would be driving home in the dark with whiteout conditions. Not for me.
If you have to prep your car with blankets and food in case you get stuck, it’s not worth it
Absolutely. Also when coming from CR be prepared to spend the night in Ames regardless of road conditions. They just might close down 30 while you are at the game because of poor visibility after dark. The east/west roads are always worse than the north/south.
Think we are going to call it off. I have a propane heater that would keep us alive, but that doesn’t sound like a fun evening. My biggest concern would be white out conditions from the wind. I’ve driven Highway 30 probably 500 times and at least a handful in conditions like this. Not to mention getting halfway there and then they decide to cancel for some God knows reason.
We just drove by Hilton about an hour ago on our way to/from the store. There was considerably more drifting in the parking lot when we came back then there was when we left. My husband asked me if I wanted to go to the game tonight (when wind chill will be ~ -27) - no, thanks.
I posted this in the game day thread. Still a total white out on the rural roads. STAY SAFE EVERYONE.
NC Iowa rural roads are impassable do to the blowing and difting snow. Much worse than Tuesday. It took me 4 hours to move all the snow from my driveway down to the road. Now waiting on the snowplow to clear the road. I'm sure thier waiting for the wind to go down otherwise all their hard work is pointless. I totally understand. The wind was going down at about noon but has come up again so you can't see the neighbors again. Stay safe if your going to the game. I will be listening to John and Eric. GO CYCLONES.
NC Iowa rural roads are impassable do to the blowing and difting snow. Much worse than Tuesday. It took me 4 hours to move all the snow from my driveway down to the road. Now waiting on the snowplow to clear the road. I'm sure thier waiting for the wind to go down otherwise all their hard work is pointless. I totally understand. The wind was going down at about noon but has come up again so you can't see the neighbors again. Stay safe if your going to the game. I will be listening to John and Eric. GO CYCLONES.
