Squigie wrote:I haven't driven 126. I don't know what that road would be like. Definitely looks a lot less twisty and less steep than US 20 on the drop into the valley.
I would expect the weather to warm once you get over the divide, and at least turn to rain instead of snow, as you drop to Eugene. The worst part would probably be either snow up top (divide area to the greater Bend area), or the long stretch of US 20 across the desert, where the wind can get ripping.
Wish I could help more. But I can't say anything else that wouldn't be speculation.
Squigie,
Thanks for that. Yes, looking for real time experience and you and Twisted lines have been very helpful.
Usually I am lucky when driving the I-15 corridor that time of year but I have also found myself parked between a string of semi’s sitting out whiteouts in Southern Utah. A few other places along this route too. Some folks don’t realize how nasty it can get around here. The thing is that route is known to me. I do that drive at least twice a year and it can be any season. When that stuff rolls through here I hunker down. I just haven’t crossed over to the coast from here. Summer time, no worries.
I’ve done the Coast from Seattle to Neah Bay, Westport and down the entire West Coast a few times. In all seasons. Also San Diego to Cabo. Way more times by boat though.
Twisted lines,
It’s been a long time since I’ve been in Depo Bay.
The thought behind this trip is the TD is going south this winter to be used down there during this winter and it would be nice to enjoy the journey. We have done the Southern Utah, Canyon lands, Arizona, Grand Canyon, Sedona thing a few times. It is beautiful winter or summer and a reasonable option but I would like my bride to see more of the California coast.
I hope Tom and Shelly make it down that way. I want to see their build.