Hello,
I'm moving back home to the San Francisco Bay Area from the Chicago area. When I moved here I drove I-80, but I had a friend with me. This time, I will be by myself with my two kids. I left CA September 29th and made it to Chicago around October 4th I believe. After Wyoming we basically took our time as I was tired and there were some weather delays.
This time, I will be leaving September 1st. I did the drive before, but I guess since this time I will be alone with my two kids I'm kind of afraid. My main concerns are weather issues through the plains and the CA/NV mountain area this time of year. It was late September when I made the drive and there was snow up on the mountains but luckily I did not have to put on chains (didn't have any anyways
). Is there snow up on the mountains in early September? I didn't enjoy that part of the trip, then out by Winnemucca, NV I drove through a pretty nasty storm. We stayed an extra day in Cheyenne, WY because there were some storms ahead in the plains, one of which produced a tornado. The rest of the trip was pretty uneventful weather wise.
To anyone familiar with this route what are the conditions like in the plains in early September? I can deal with a little wind and rain, but I am terrified of tornadoes. I also do not want to drive over the CA/NV mountains. Is there another route that I can take which is better than I-80? I don't mind a few extra days/miles added to the trip. Just want to take my time and get there safe.
Thanks!
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