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road conditions????
« on: December 31, 2008, 06:05:49 PM »
what are the roads like up on the vedder? does everyone need a 4x4 and chains??


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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2008, 06:11:29 PM »
depends where you go, a lot of places are icy and un plowed and a 4x4 is needed.... going down hopedale where u turn left to the river, 3 inches of solid ice across the road ::)
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2008, 06:15:28 PM »
that sucks! >:(

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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2008, 06:16:36 PM »
No major problems below the Vedder Bridge but bring a shovel. I got stuck in the Peach Road parking lot but just used the old carpet under the wheels to get out.
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2008, 07:04:06 PM »
was planning on going tomorow, maybe the upper part of the river. How far up the chiliwack road could a med size front wheel drive car go ? Tamahi ?

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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2008, 07:55:12 PM »
The roads should be clear to the hatchery (prison was my furthest point). Once you get up to point a vista it gets a bit sandy with a bit of slush here and there but it's minor and not an issue.

Of course that's just the main road. Any of the pullouts or side roads are a mix of slushy snow and solid ice depending where you go. Shouldn't be a problem for most people but some might want to be prepared for poor parking conditions and potential of getting stuck.
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2008, 08:08:12 PM »
Cool, thanks 8) was a little worried that the wheather was worse than I'd thought, but will definaity bring a peice of carpet which is a GREAT idea, thanks chris.
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2008, 08:14:24 PM »
the weather guy (lie'n bastard) said that we should be in fro more slurpy type weather the next couple of days. i can't risk getting tossed in the ditch . looks like i will have to give it a miss for a few more days. >:(
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2008, 09:57:59 PM »
Just came up from Abbotsford. Wet snow with temperature around 2 C. The wind has melted some of the snow the last couple of days and all main roads are in good shape. I donot think anyone will have problems with the snow unless we get another snow storm. I believe one has to be careful walking to and along the river.
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2008, 09:59:00 PM »
It is snowing in the wack now.........
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2008, 10:08:38 PM »
Quote from: PistolPete on December 31, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
It is snowing in the wack now.........
Wet snow.
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2008, 11:43:07 PM »
Snow now sticking to the road surface. :o
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2009, 12:05:49 AM »
It was sticking here in Maple Ridge as well but it has now changed to wet snow.
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2009, 01:46:42 AM »
roads in mission are pretty hairy! take your time if your coming this way!
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Re: road conditions????
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2009, 10:36:25 AM »
Time to shovel the driveway AGAIN, looks like around 5 inches.
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