Roads BC to Alberta in April/May?

dannyhavok · 04-05-2018, 11:08 AM

Hey guys,

I live on Vancouver Island and I've just switched over to my summer tires, Pirelli PZero runflats. I have to head out to Alberta at the end of April. Any of you guys live out that way that can speak to the road conditions over the mountains that time of year? I'm looking forward to taking the Fraser Canyon to the interior, I don't want to do it on snow tires if I can avoid it.

Cheers
Dan

fredcase · 04-05-2018, 08:26 PM

I'm in edmonton. I've been through the moutains at the end of may and hit a vicious snowstorm near banff.

I would not risk it on winter tires. Check the forecast in advance.

Where in alberta?

Van to calgary is less risky than van to northern ab.

dannyhavok · 04-06-2018, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fredcase

I'm in edmonton. I've been through the moutains at the end of may and hit a vicious snowstorm near banff.

I would not risk it on winter tires. Check the forecast in advance.

Where in alberta?

Van to calgary is less risky than van to northern ab.

I'm heading to Calgary, I'm thinking about getting some snow-rated all seasons or going Seattle > Montana > Calgary and making a trip out of it.

dspence44 · 04-19-2018, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyhavok

I'm heading to Calgary, I'm thinking about getting some snow-rated all seasons or going Seattle > Montana > Calgary and making a trip out of it.

We're up in double digits here in Calgary, I would bet money that the roads through the mountains would be fine with summer rubber by now! You'd be on dry road the entire way!

dannyhavok · 04-20-2018, 10:48 AM

It's looking close! The weather through Rogers Pass is still a touch below freezing with flurries in the forecast, though.

Silent9n54 · 04-20-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyhavok

It's looking close! The weather through Rogers Pass is still a touch below freezing with flurries in the forecast, though.

rogers pass is always messed up !! ALWAYS

u take that one turn and BAMMMM SNOWWWW STORMM

grzes · 04-20-2018, 09:17 PM

OP

just so you know most of us in Calgary will not switch to summers before may long weekend if you daily drive your car

traveling through the mountains on summer set this time of the year is at least in my mind crazy, even if you take the Montana route

fredcase · 05-11-2018, 09:55 PM

So, did op die in a sweet crash?

dannyhavok · 05-12-2018, 06:56 PM

Hah, the roads were all good guys! I accidentally detoured up towards Jasper and the temps started to drop pretty rapidly, but overall it was a really nice road trip with no issues.

Word to the wise though, don't speed near Lake Louise, the highway patrol were vigorously nailing people left and right.

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fredcase Captain 261 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Bmw=trash Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Noyb iTrader: (1)	I'm in edmonton. I've been through the moutains at the end of may and hit a vicious snowstorm near banff. I would not risk it on winter tires. Check the forecast in advance. Where in alberta? Van to calgary is less risky than van to northern ab.
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dannyhavok Lieutenant 133 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '11 E90 328xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	It's looking close! The weather through Rogers Pass is still a touch below freezing with flurries in the forecast, though.
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grzes Captain 33 Rep 655 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 335d LCI Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Alberta iTrader: (2)	OP just so you know most of us in Calgary will not switch to summers before may long weekend if you daily drive your car traveling through the mountains on summer set this time of the year is at least in my mind crazy, even if you take the Montana route
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dannyhavok Lieutenant 133 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '11 E90 328xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Hah, the roads were all good guys! I accidentally detoured up towards Jasper and the temps started to drop pretty rapidly, but overall it was a really nice road trip with no issues. Word to the wise though, don't speed near Lake Louise, the highway patrol were vigorously nailing people left and right.
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