Hwy 93, south from Idaho to Las Vegas, winter driving conditions question.

I just came through yesterday. Nothing really to worry about at the moment. Weather wise. You’re at a higher elevation than you realize. So check your forecast to make sure.

They were saying rain for most of Saturday in the Ely area. That’s where I woke up. No rain.

 

The first stop is this:

NWS - Watch, Warning, Advisory Display

It reveals Idaho is a sort of winter battleground as of this posting tonight.

Using US 95 as a example Idaho Marsh Hill reports Slush, this is a automatic station in real time

Map
Idaho Transportation Department Traveler Information

You can trip plan anything to anywhere any time. And get really close to a understanding of what's ahead of you.

Marsh hill example

 

@x1Heavy is right. Utilize those cameras as much you can. They can give you a much needed heads up.

I run 58 over Williamette a lot. One look at those cameras tell me what my day is going to be like.

 

HD between Jackpot and Wells can be a bear and Murry between Ely and the Lund turnoff can be bad — it is all high desert and weather can impact it all. I would just keep an eye on the Nevada road report and weather — if things are good, it is easy running. Make sure you take the Hwy 6 cutoff instead of 93 through Pioche and Caliente — saves some time.

 

OP was this guy still there when you came through?

 

Cabbage is one of my favorite passages for mountain work. You will love it very much once you understand what its all about. Relatively easy and safe all the way down no matter what winter put on it. Getting over it without chain is not always possible but eh... good luck to you.