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Steamboat Springs, CO Driving
Conditions & Tips
Steamboat Springs Ski Resort - Current Driving
Conditions - Be In The Know.
Steamboat Springs Driving Tips
On the road to Steamboat Springs! No matter where you're coming from,
driving to Steamboat Springs is magical. Here you will find quintessential
Colorado. Take in the mountains, clean air, blue skies, and did
we mention snow? Yes, that's right, Steamboat Springs gets
snow, a lot of it! Along with the
famed skiing
conditions at the Steamboat Springs Ski Resort Area , the
roads around Steamboat can
get slick and tricky. Here are some tips for your winter driving
in Steamboat
Springs, Colorado.
- Always keep the top half of your gas tank full. It
can give you better traction and gives you a bigger margin of error
if you get stuck and have to keep the engine running periodically to
keep warm.
- If you are stuck in a serious storm do not leave
your car. Run the engine periodically and wait for help.
- Carry blankets, water, a flashlight, a shovel, some
nutrition bars or even candy bars for sustenance. Winterize your vehicle's
safety kit by including extra blankets, sand to help gain traction
in the event you become stuck on ice or snow, jumper cables, an ice
scraper and lock de-icer.
- Remember that 4-wheel drive does not mean 4-wheel
stop. A 4-wheel drive vehicle will not stop any better in icy conditions.
- Be sure of your route. Don't go exploring in the
back-country without some local knowledge, especially during a storm
or when one is bearing down anywhere near your location. The weather
can change quickly and violently in the Rocky Mountains and not necessarily
only in the heart of winter.
- Be sure you have good tires. The Colorado State Patrol
recommends at least 1/8 of an inch tread depth. All season radials
on a front-wheel-drive passenger vehicle are adequate for most situations.
Snow tires on most rear wheel drive vehicles are usually adequate.
Chain restrictions in Colorado are most often put into effect for commercial
vehicles (semi-trailer trucks) and do not usually affect passenger
vehicles.
- In poor visibility or even whiteout conditions, don't
drive faster than you can see ahead. High speeds in poor or no visibility
can lead to large chain reaction accidents. Remember you can't see
around mountain curves and corners either.
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