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Open Roads Forum  >  Class A Motorhomes  > Las Vegas to S Lake Tahoe to SF Bay Area This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  etrippe • View posts Ann Arbor, MI Full Member Joined: 06/04/2008 View Profile Offline Posted: 08/31/10 01:54pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator We are in the fall planning stages and was wondering about traveling the route listed above in Nov? I am concerned about the chances of snowfall and driving in a mh. thanks for your comments. Las Vegas to the Bay Area it is. Through Tahoe would be a much prettier drive but I don't want to risk the chance of snow. I have been there in the summer and in the winter, just didn't know that snow in Nov is such a possibility. Again thanks * This post was edited 08/31/10 08:58pm by etrippe * korbe • View posts Northern California Senior Member Joined: 11/20/2009 View Profile Offline Posted: 08/31/10 02:05pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator The Sierras have the potential of turning white during November. I would check the cal trans web site, that include pictures from cameras, for road conditions. 2004 F250 SD PSD 2004 Crossroads Cruiser CF25RS othertonka • View posts Stockton, CA Senior Member Joined: 11/15/2003 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Posted: 08/31/10 02:11pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator November in S Lake Tahoe is a great possibility that you will have snow and a possibility that you will need chains to get out of Tahoe on Hwy50. But there is also a chance that you won't. Pretty hard to predict until you get a little closer to that date. I am not sure what RV parks in the area will be open at that time of year. Mayabe someone else might have a better perspective. Othertonka 2004 Southwind 32VS 8.1 Workhorse chassis 2002 CRV Toad U. S. Gear Unified brake system Retired Fire Captain, SFD CA Traveler • View posts The Western States Senior Member Joined: 01/03/2004 View Profile Offline Posted: 08/31/10 02:25pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Once you start North your options to cross the Sierras narrow. Do you need to go to Tahoe? If Tehachapi is open (more likely) you'll have clear sailing. 2009 Holiday Rambler 42 Scepter with ISL 400 Cummins 2004 Honda CR-V Bob GGoodsell • View posts Fairfield, CA Full Member Joined: 11/25/2007 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 08/31/10 03:43pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator As has been said you run the chance of dealing with snow at that time of year. There is a park in Truckee that I believe is open at that time of year and I know that Tahoe Valley Campground at the south end of the lake is open year round. Depending on the size of your motorhome I would strongly suggest taking I-80 west from Nevada and if you need stay at the lake, go around the east shore. The road on the west side, especially near Emerald Bay is narrow and has a couple of switchbacks that could be an issue, especially in bad weather. decan9 • View posts Oceanside, CA Senior Member Joined: 01/26/2008 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 08/31/10 04:08pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator AND there's a really big hill befiore you get to Tahoe! Good Luck!! Bonnie and me and Casey makes three! Staying warm in Southern California FMCA #402157 W9NCR danandjenrv • View posts Columbus, OH Full Member Joined: 09/07/2008 View Profile Offline Posted: 09/11/10 02:31pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Zephyr Cove Resort is a GREAT RV park on the south east side of the lake. I believe they are open year round as well. wrinklemeister2829 • View posts Reno, Nv Full Member Joined: 07/06/2010 View Profile Offline Posted: 09/11/10 06:11pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I have lived in the foothills just south of Reno for 40 years. When you say November, there is a BIG difference between early and late November. Best bet is to watch the 5 to 10 day weather forecast and keep your fingers crossed. One thing about early November is that while the chance of snow is a possibility, it is not likely to stick on the roads very long so plan on extra time just in case. donkeydew • View posts OR Senior Member Joined: 12/14/2009 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 09/11/10 06:53pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator only if you believe your weather man. This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Open Roads Forum  >  Class A Motorhomes  > Las Vegas to S Lake Tahoe to SF Bay Area

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