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Nauticalknots t1_isj4aqb wrote

Reply to comment by vtjohnhurt in Where to stay ? by qtrturntime

That’s just not true at all. If youre driving up 89 to route 4 for one trip to Woodstock in December, you absolutely do not need to buy snow tires for this. What is also not true at all is that Stowe is several more hours than Woodstock. Stowe is a 48 minute longer drive from Boston than it is to Woodstock. And the chance of there being a ridiculous snowstorm on the day they drive up in mid December is minuscule, so no need to factor in the slow driving for that past exit 1. Don’t fear monger and bullshit this visitor.

Edit: I like your username, though.

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vtjohnhurt t1_isjeokq wrote

Most Vermonters put snow tires on their car before late December and a snowstorm can easily add travel time (several hours is unlikely but possible). A local will wait until the snowstorm stops and the roads are cleared but a visitor will often plow on to their destination in the worst driving conditions. Having skidded off the interstate once in a similar scenario (I-79 in PA), I recommend snowtires and anticipation of extra travel time. Snow driving experience/abilities is another factor to consider.

IMO Woodstock is probably nicer and more interesting for the first time visitor.

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