[devane617]

Out of the way, but how about 395 north to 50, then east to 95? I’ve been through that area quite a few times, and in winter, I’d prefer the least mountainous route possible, even if slightly longer.

That is the only other route I see and may actually be the safest route to 95 south. From Gardnerville it is a good bit out of the way in the wrong direction but with the moving van it may be the way I am forced to go. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Still Thinking]

Several others have suggested 80-5-10. I did consider that as another alternative myself, but I’m not familiar with the quality of I-80 between Tahoe and Sacto, so I was hesitant to recommend it. I think I’ve only driven Tahoe-Sacto once or twice and don’t remember it in detail. Other than that 5/99 and 10 are quite viable except for the miserable LA traffic. Plus, I’d just as soon not enter the People’s Republik of Kalifornia if I don’t have to (and I lived there for decades).

[campaignPete R-CT]

Yea. Going thru Carson City is worth the extra 30 minutes of travel time.

Moving vans can break down

[SuperLuminal]

"Out of the way, but how about 395 north to 50, then east to 95? I’ve been through that area quite a few times, and in winter, I’d prefer the least mountainous route possible, even if slightly longer."

This is the only sensible route advice, IMHO. I've driven Tahoe to LV several times (winter & summer)... Getting to 50 by the route with the lowest elevation makes sense...

However, my advice to Still Thinking is, after you check the weather forecast east from LV, is to go east on I-40... It is shorter and you will get to I-10 near the FL line...

If there is possible snow along I-40, then you are stuck with I-10...

I should point out that one of the advantages to I-10 is that you can probably earn all your gas and food money by transporting some migrant invaders...