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On 4WD vehicles:
Snow chains mounted on all 4 with 4WD/AWD – ideal lateral stability, perfect acceleration, crisp steering, super braking. However, part time systems will show some understeer (turns are wider than intended). Full time 4WD systems are best. This is what everyone should have for snow and ice. Be careful anyway.
Snow chains mounted on front axle with 4WD/AWD – good acceleration, good steering, good braking. However, since the rear wheels have no lateral guidance, the rear end might come around – fast. Not good. Feather your brakes. Go slow.
Snow chains mounted on rear axle with 4WD/AWD – good acceleration, lousy steering (no lateral guidance), marginal braking (remember, 80% of brake force is created at front wheels and without chains that ain’t happening). No fishtailing. Best compromise for 4WD with only one pair of chains. Go slow.It’s rare you need chains on a true 4WD with high and low vs AWD but just in case and peace of mind. Just go slow.
DaveWow, Sandi, thanks so much for sharing! It’s absolutely beautiful, but mind-boggling the amount of snow, PG&E outages, etc. Stay safe!!
I just returned home (1/29/21) from the Dorrington area after riding out the storm. Many roads were impassible but can tell you that with chains and a 4 wheel drive vehicle we were able to make it from Kenshaw way to Wikami to Sierra Parkway to Board Crossing and then to Hwy 4 with little issue. Roads were one lane only and two way traffic is next to impossible. Saw many vehicles trying to make it up Boards Crossing without chains and they were stuck on the S-curve portion. Power was out since Thursday morning and no concrete date for restoration. Best to stay away until snow crews get a handle on the roads and better call someone to clear the driveway. The berms are at least 6-8 feet and no way to shovel in by hand. Shout out to Snider snow removal who were diligently clearing driveways each and every morning.
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Hokan Circle was plowed around 10am today but still no driveway plow. Pge just sent a new update that power may be a few more days. Stayed warm by shoveling:)
Hello all, if it is possible can the folks who are able to Please keep us updated on stats of conditions in Dorrington BT/SSS area? Thank you 🙏
The county has not plowed the roads in Big Trees Village and the power is out with no estimated restoration.
Plow companies are having a difficult time getting to driveways due to road conditions.i’m curious too. PG&E said power should be back friday. i’m planning heading up to see some fresh snow.
I’ve taken the smart route and not headed up to the mountains. I see the power is out, but maybe we have folks on BigTreesTech that have both a generator and a running satellite internet. If so, how’s it the Big Trees area? Hoping you’re all safe!
Yes, I have. I’m on Hokan, on the Highway 4 side of the circle. I can’t tell if the shooting is from the other side of the highway and just more prevalent since they’ve done more logging so the sound carries more, if the shooting is now lower on the hill, just off the fire road that runs parallel to the highway or a combo. I don’t think it’s on our side of the highway (i.e. just West of the ranger station). So, as annoying as it is (and to my dog’s displeasure), there is not much we can do (as long as it’s on USFS land).
