We have terrible winters here but Flagstaff is even worse. I-40 gets closed down several times in the winter but not just here. I-40 east of Albuquerque and on through the TX panhandle has terrible snow storms and closes frequently in the winter.
I have driven from LA coming back to Albuquerque hitting snow at the foothills near Seligman, AZ and had snow packed/icy roads all the way back into Albuquerque. The worst being from Flagstaff through Gallup. I've also driven all the way from Gallup to KY in snow over Thanksgiving. I'm not kidding. It can be brutal, especially with all the semi drivers and their "stop on a dime" mentality. Blowing snow is another huge problem. I personally would not drive during the winter months if I were you. This is snow country and we are overdue for the big one. LOL
Survival kit will be gratefully accepted, howsomever. I'm think I'll leave here on Dec. 20th, or thereabouts. Perhaps earlier, to give me more time to "poke around" one or more of the interesting parts of this great country en route. Never can tell when a survival kit will come in handy. LOL!
I'll work on your survival kit next week. :) I have to meet my brother at my dads tomorrow as he's flying in from AL and I'll be gone for a few days with no computer access. Shudder. LOL Trust me, if you drive, you will NEED a survival kit. :)
Naaaaaahhhhh! My big, comfortable, decidely non-PC '91 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is a better choice than a buncha '03 mushing huskies. LOL! But thanks for the tip.
I have an SUV now because I live in snow country. Does that tell you how bad it gets? LOL I laugh, but I'm soooo serious. It's very dangerous and it can ruin a trip when it snows. You should plan the trip through the mountains in the summer. :)