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Burt4x4 · 02-18-2009, 09:38 AM

Snow season?
Does all of Idaho get snow? Or just the higher elevation areas?

Never traveled up that way before and the wife and I are thinking of taking a drive that way in mid April time frame.

Just wondering what to expect as for driving conditions.

North Idaho
Hwy 90 East from Wash. to Couer D Alene area

Or

South Idaho
95 North from 84 up into McCall area

I live in California and have family in Oregon so we may head to Oregon first then over to Idaho to check out that area.

Any info would be great!
Thanks
Burt

reeser · 02-18-2009, 10:27 AM

i live near cda. yes we have snow here!!! snow is really hit or miss. 2 years ago in april it was 60 degrees and beautiful. last year we had 4 feet on the ground and got over a foot of new snow in april. the farmers almanac predicts this april to be mild, so you should be fine. the boise area should be beautiful in april, but i would guess mccall is like us, volatile at best! any other questions???

Burt4x4 · 02-18-2009, 11:22 AM

Do you drive that Hwy 95 much?
Is it slow going or 55mph plus type road when weather is not an issue?

Thanks for you time!

Tumbleweed · 02-19-2009, 05:19 AM

Hwy 95 is usually 55mph most any time of year. There can be exceptions.
Boise to McCall is rarely bad in April. Pretty drive. The road mostly lays in the valleys.

Burt4x4 · 02-19-2009, 07:11 AM

Cool, thanks for the reply.

Sounds like April winter weather is not too bad for you all.
I have a 4x4silvarado we will be in but just trying to prepare the wife..if that is even possiable! hahahaha

If you had to guess How long does it take to get from Boise to CDA?
and
Boise to McCall?

Thanks again! Can't wait to see your state

Tumbleweed · 02-19-2009, 07:08 PM

Boise to CDA is about 385 miles and 7 hours driving
Boise to McCall is about 110 miles and 2 hours driving

Burt4x4 · 02-20-2009, 06:36 AM

Thanks for the reply

reeser · 02-24-2009, 12:07 PM

depends how you wish to drive it. the more scenic route is up the gut of idaho on hwy95. it will take an honest 8+ hours. if you drive through oregon on the freeway it is safer weather wise and you can drive 80...but it is butt ugly....

Burt4x4 · 02-25-2009, 11:28 AM

"up the gut"
hahahaha
Thanks for the reply!

4WheelParts · 04-10-2009, 12:48 PM

I grew up near highway 95 in Cambridge, which is pretty much the middle of Boise to McCall. April in Idaho is always hit or miss but for the most part the roads are good. The canyons may be icy in the mornings but the rest of the roads are generally clear and you can do the speed limit of 65. Hwy 55 from Boise to McCall is probably more scenic since it follows the river for a good portion of the drive. It is a big longer in time due to reduced speeds. You may already be on the road so I probably missed the boat with this info, but it may help someone else.

reeser · 04-10-2009, 05:34 PM

its been beautiful the last week here! i think spring has finally come

-=j0nnyr0773n=- · 04-12-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeser

its been beautiful the last week here! i think spring has finally come

Keep ur fingers crossed

reeser · 04-13-2009, 11:09 PM

oops...

Eagle-Mark · 05-01-2009, 12:12 AM

It's OK supposed to be 60 tomorrow and 65 Saturday!

Burt4x4 · 05-01-2009, 08:01 AM

We never made it up your way fellas..couldn't find the gas money I buried in the back yard

My wife and I still have this on our 'list'....
Have a great Weekend all you North Westers

Burt

02-18-2009, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2922 Location: Modesto, CA. USA!! Posts: 297	Idaho?? Snow season? Does all of Idaho get snow? Or just the higher elevation areas? Never traveled up that way before and the wife and I are thinking of taking a drive that way in mid April time frame. Just wondering what to expect as for driving conditions. North Idaho Hwy 90 East from Wash. to Couer D Alene area Or South Idaho 95 North from 84 up into McCall area I live in California and have family in Oregon so we may head to Oregon first then over to Idaho to check out that area. Any info would be great! Thanks Burt __________________ Rockin in a Fullsize ***72 K5/Blazer***

02-18-2009, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
reeser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14707 Location: Hayden Lake, ID Posts: 1,372	i live near cda. yes we have snow here!!! snow is really hit or miss. 2 years ago in april it was 60 degrees and beautiful. last year we had 4 feet on the ground and got over a foot of new snow in april. the farmers almanac predicts this april to be mild, so you should be fine. the boise area should be beautiful in april, but i would guess mccall is like us, volatile at best! any other questions??? __________________ '87k5 swapped in blown 2.8, th350, 208, 12" suspension lift, custom 5" body lift, ARB locked 10 bolts f/r w/ 2.73's, 49" irocks... never rub = I'M HARDCORE!!! goes anywhere, never been stuck. still rockin despite the hate...you're all just jealous

02-18-2009, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2922 Location: Modesto, CA. USA!! Posts: 297	Do you drive that Hwy 95 much? Is it slow going or 55mph plus type road when weather is not an issue? Thanks for you time! __________________ Rockin in a Fullsize ***72 K5/Blazer*** Last edited by Burt4x4; 02-18-2009 at 11:24 AM.

02-19-2009, 07:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2922 Location: Modesto, CA. USA!! Posts: 297	Cool, thanks for the reply. Sounds like April winter weather is not too bad for you all. I have a 4x4silvarado we will be in but just trying to prepare the wife..if that is even possiable! hahahaha If you had to guess How long does it take to get from Boise to CDA? and Boise to McCall? Thanks again! Can't wait to see your state __________________ Rockin in a Fullsize ***72 K5/Blazer***

02-20-2009, 06:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2922 Location: Modesto, CA. USA!! Posts: 297	Thanks for the reply __________________ Rockin in a Fullsize ***72 K5/Blazer***

02-19-2009, 05:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14680 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 167	Hwy 95 is usually 55mph most any time of year. There can be exceptions. Boise to McCall is rarely bad in April. Pretty drive. The road mostly lays in the valleys.

02-19-2009, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14680 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 167	Boise to CDA is about 385 miles and 7 hours driving Boise to McCall is about 110 miles and 2 hours driving

02-24-2009, 12:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
reeser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14707 Location: Hayden Lake, ID Posts: 1,372	depends how you wish to drive it. the more scenic route is up the gut of idaho on hwy95. it will take an honest 8+ hours. if you drive through oregon on the freeway it is safer weather wise and you can drive 80...but it is butt ugly.... __________________ '87k5 swapped in blown 2.8, th350, 208, 12" suspension lift, custom 5" body lift, ARB locked 10 bolts f/r w/ 2.73's, 49" irocks... never rub = I'M HARDCORE!!! goes anywhere, never been stuck. still rockin despite the hate...you're all just jealous

02-25-2009, 11:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2922 Location: Modesto, CA. USA!! Posts: 297	"up the gut" hahahaha Thanks for the reply! __________________ Rockin in a Fullsize ***72 K5/Blazer***

04-10-2009, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
4WheelParts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 133047 Posts: 205	I grew up near highway 95 in Cambridge, which is pretty much the middle of Boise to McCall. April in Idaho is always hit or miss but for the most part the roads are good. The canyons may be icy in the mornings but the rest of the roads are generally clear and you can do the speed limit of 65. Hwy 55 from Boise to McCall is probably more scenic since it follows the river for a good portion of the drive. It is a big longer in time due to reduced speeds. You may already be on the road so I probably missed the boat with this info, but it may help someone else.

04-10-2009, 05:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
reeser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14707 Location: Hayden Lake, ID Posts: 1,372	its been beautiful the last week here! i think spring has finally come __________________ '87k5 swapped in blown 2.8, th350, 208, 12" suspension lift, custom 5" body lift, ARB locked 10 bolts f/r w/ 2.73's, 49" irocks... never rub = I'M HARDCORE!!! goes anywhere, never been stuck. still rockin despite the hate...you're all just jealous

04-13-2009, 11:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
reeser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14707 Location: Hayden Lake, ID Posts: 1,372	oops... __________________ '87k5 swapped in blown 2.8, th350, 208, 12" suspension lift, custom 5" body lift, ARB locked 10 bolts f/r w/ 2.73's, 49" irocks... never rub = I'M HARDCORE!!! goes anywhere, never been stuck. still rockin despite the hate...you're all just jealous

05-01-2009, 12:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
Eagle-Mark Web Wheeler For Hire Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 26999 Location: North Idaho Posts: 1,116	It's OK supposed to be 60 tomorrow and 65 Saturday! __________________ *Addicted and Obsessed with Fuel Injecting Anything!* GearHead-EFI.com

05-01-2009, 08:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2922 Location: Modesto, CA. USA!! Posts: 297	We never made it up your way fellas..couldn't find the gas money I buried in the back yard My wife and I still have this on our 'list'.... Have a great Weekend all you North Westers Burt __________________ Rockin in a Fullsize ***72 K5/Blazer***

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