Snow levels in Southern Oregon are forecast to drop to their lowest so far this season over the next 24 hours. Whether your plans are to drive north for the UO Duck game, south to warmer climes, or just around town, you’ll want your vehicle ready to handle the cold, and potentially slick, streets. In the interest of physical safety and peace of mind, here’s a list of links to help you and your car, truck or SUV weather winter driving conditions.
Winterizing your vehicle:
http://www.edmunds.com/how-to/winterize-your-vehicle.html
http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsafety/drivingsafetytips/winterize.html
http://www.autointheknow.com/winter%E2%80%99s-worst-can-be-beaten/
Driving in snow and ice:
http://www.edmunds.com/car-safety/driving-on-snow-and-ice-10-safety-tips.html?articleid=124638
http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsafety/drivingsafetytips/snow.html
http://www.safemotorist.com/articles/winter_driving.aspx
http://www.smartmotorist.com/driving-guideline/how-to-handle-your-car-on-snow-and-ice.html
Studded Tires, Traction Tires and Chains
(Oregon’s studded tire season started November 1st and runs through March 31st.)
Oregon’s chain law:
http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp?mainNav=RoadConditions&staticNav=ChainLaws
Chain requirements:
http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp?mainNav=RoadConditions&staticNav=MinChainReqs
Traction tires:
http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp?mainNav=RoadConditions&staticNav=TractionTires
Tire reviews:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/tires-auto-parts/tires/index.htm
Up-to-the-minute local weather conditions:
http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp?mainNav=RoadConditions&curRegion=7
Interstate 5 Siskiyou Pass roadcam:
http://www.tripcheck.com/popups/Cam.asp?curRegion=7&camera=1688&camera=1685&camera=1682&camera=1669&camera=512&camera=625
Interstate 5 Sexton Pass roadcam:
http://www.tripcheck.com/popups/Cam.asp?curRegion=7&camera=511&camera=510
Interstate 5 at Hilt, CA roadcam:
http://www.tripcheck.com/popups/Cam.asp?curRegion=7&camera=611
U.S. Highway 99 at Hayes Hill Summit roadcam:
http://www.tripcheck.com/popups/Cam.asp?curRegion=7&camera=505