Avalanche
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Yes noBefore I get caught up in the main thread, winter canceled?
MaybeYes no
Not at all.. just skips over Chattanooga.This storm does not like N AL, NW GA, or SE TN.
What are you driving?Posting in whamby not the clutter main thread.
Our place in lake toxaway is at 3200 feet. We are paid through Monday. I specifically messaged the owners and she said the community has a plan and budget set aside for snowstorms. I sure hope we can get out of there at some point Monday. The idea of getting stuck is a little unsettling.
When we booked this, I was anticipating a nice snow, but it has really blown up.
is this a joke?
What are you driving?
Will i be able to leave Hendersonville Monday afternoon or should I plan on staying another day? I’ve never purposely set up shop in a storm like this. What should I bring?
I just posted similar thoughts. I’ll be driving the 4x4 Dodge 2500 mega cab and she’s a beast in the snow but there are limits.Posting in whamby not the clutter main thread.
Our place in lake toxaway is at 3200 feet. We are paid through Monday. I specifically messaged the owners and she said the community has a plan and budget set aside for snowstorms. I sure hope we can get out of there at some point Monday. The idea of getting stuck is a little unsettling.
When we booked this, I was anticipating a nice snow, but it has really blown up.
I'm going to leave TuesdayWill i be able to leave Hendersonville Monday afternoon or should I plan on staying another day? I’ve never purposely set up shop in a storm like this. What should I bring?
He’s lurking. No doubt about that.I think I know what is missing that will keep this storm from happening, BRICK!
He ran back to amxHe’s lurking. No doubt about that.
Torch begins Tuesday , phase 5 of MJO, winter overBefore I get caught up in the main thread, winter canceled?
Yeah. My folks aren’t listening when I tell them we’re going to have to at least stay another day. I’m 75% sure of that.I'm going to leave Tuesday
So maybe I’ll be able to leave Hendersonville. Need 70 degrees by Tuesday afternoon if I want out.Torch begins Tuesday , phase 5 of MJO, winter over
I was planning on doing none of this. Just yolo it right down the mountain Tuesday.Here's what I personally do. I drive a truck, always keep snow chains/cat litter/shovels etc. In the bed. Weigh down your bed as well I use sand bags that helps usually. Keep a camp stove with you. Recovery straps if you have them. Know your route to the main road, closer the better and go slow. I've gotten in deep and never been stuck but I plan my routes well and when I know I need to get out I rent places that are accessible to major arteries. They clear those first and will always be more passable. Backup batteries are important too/flashlights.
Should be fine, check your tires. Chains if you have them pack some sand bags and shovels just in case.4Runner and a CRV. Neither are 4WD, but I imagine both are better than most.
I just hope they plow the roads and all will be good, but I’ve never witnessed a massive snow. Been in numerous snows in gatlinburg where once they plowed, all was good.
Like I've said many times, chatt has the worst climo in the countryNot at all.. just skips over Chattanooga.
Haha I mean getting stuck is half the fun, but the kids and wife get whiney. I've used all of this before but was probably way too far out on unplowed deep snow and probably some ice.I was planning on doing none of this. Just yolo it right down the mountain Tuesday.
Yea if I go I'll probably pick something close to main road.Haha I mean getting stuck is half the fun, but the kids and wife get whiney. I've used all of this before but was probably way too far out on unplowed deep snow and probably some ice.
I’m not too far from Chimney rock road and I26. If we can make it down to 26 we should be good. Will plot an escape route when I get there.Here's what I personally do. I drive a truck, always keep snow chains/cat litter/shovels etc. In the bed. Weigh down your bed as well I use sand bags that helps usually. Keep a camp stove with you. Recovery straps if you have them. Know your route to the main road, closer the better and go slow. I've gotten in deep and never been stuck but I plan my routes well and when I know I need to get out I rent places that are accessible to major arteries. They clear those first and will always be more passable. Backup batteries are important too/flashlights.
It's always tough for me because I want elevation and that usually sends me up some strange roads. I'm not chasing this cuz I'm headed to Disney on Saturday, but with the holiday weekend prices and availability dont look great.Yea if I go I'll probably pick something close to main road.
A 2wd 4runner is less capable of driving in the snow than a civic. Rwd is useless in snow4Runner and a CRV. Neither are 4WD, but I imagine both are better than most.
I just hope they plow the roads and all will be good, but I’ve never witnessed a massive snow. Been in numerous snows in gatlinburg where once they plowed, all was good.
You can smell the warm Gulf Stream rain as the low cranks right over you. Smells like Bermuda !I love our typical SuperCAD winter storm tracks here in Central/Eastern NC. My favorite!!
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Sweet I’m going to Disney this weekend ?It's always tough for me because I want elevation and that usually sends me up some strange roads. I'm not chasing this cuz I'm headed to Disney on Saturday, but with the holiday weekend prices and availability dont look great.
Significantly reduced rate at the very worst I would think.I mean what does a rental do if you truly do get stuck?
$20/night. Must sleep in car though.Significantly reduced rate at the very worst I would think.
I’ll tell them they can drive up and evict me. Then call and cancel my credit card.$20/night. Must sleep in car though.
That was my planAnyone going to the mountains without 4wd is in for a rude awakening
Don’t make me come and rescue you. I’ll talk to you about stonks an politics for 2 hours while I tow you down the mountain.That was my plan
I do it at times, front wheel drive can get you almost anywhere. I was driving a Taurus up in MD one week and we got 5' total. Got around just fine.That was my plan