Chicago to LA in Feb.

I'm going to be driving out to L.A. soon and am trying to figure out the least inclement route. I've done the I-80 route before and that seems dumb considering the time of year. Any suggestions for alternate routes?

[Robert Schaller]

You could find any western route either good or bad weather-wise in February -- keep your options open and see what it is like just before you go. Use the <a href = "http://www.roadtripamerica.com/links/conditions.htm">resources<a/> right here on RTA to help you.

Any of the main interstate routes could work for you -- since you've done I-80 before, why not try one of the others if you can -- I-70 to I-15 is beautiful, and so is I-44/I-40. Bob

[Mark Sedenquist]

I-80 in February could easily see ground blizzards, heavy wind, sleet and rain and/or combinations of all of them. However, it is still the preferred route for interstate truckers who make that run every day of the year.