Hi, My girlfriend and I are planning to drive from Phoenix to LA over a week in early January. We were planning to go north to the Grand Canyon, then take I-40 West towards LA. I have a few concerns.

There seem to be a number of messages about icy driving conditions on I-40. Is this something I should be taking seriously, considering that we will only be driving the western part of the highway?

Any suggestions about places to stop along the way? Alternatively, would you recommend an altogether different route?

Thanks a lot. This is a great site.

-Karna