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PurePNW t1_izbbcik wrote

Reply to Snowy driving + BMW 3-series by cs_heisenberg

Winter tires + chains ready to go in the trunk + drive slow and safe for every stretch of road. What constitutes a safe speed for a road changes quickly and constantly, so just plan for a nice slow and steady trip, and take it easy. Bonus: easy on the breaks (even with ABS), gear down if possible instead of breaking when it’s really slick, and if anyone passes you: try to accommodate and let them do it as safely as possible. People in a hurry are all to often the cause of crashes in inclement weather. All the best!

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PurePNW t1_ixv0ecn wrote

Reply to comment by phro321 in Leavenworth recommendations by phro321

A train ride would certainly be a wonderful experience! IMHO this region is one of the most beautiful in the world, it would be a great chance to take it in and not worry about the stress of driving!

I will say though, unless it’s a brand new huge dump of snow, the crews over our passes do a great job of keeping the roads as safe as possible.

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PurePNW t1_ixuw0l6 wrote

Reply to comment by PurePNW in Leavenworth recommendations by phro321

For lodging, there are a few places with availability, even over a couple different weekends. If you go say from dec 8 - 11, the Howard Johnson is only around the upper 200s each night on avg.

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hojo/leavenworth-washington/howard-johnson-express-inn-leavenworth/rooms-rates?hotel_id=14251&checkInDate=12/8/2022&checkOutDate=12/11/2022&adults=1&children=0&rooms=1&brand_id=HJ&iata=00093796&availCalUsed=11-26-2022%7C11-26-2022&useWRPoints=false

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PurePNW t1_ixuuooy wrote

Reply to Leavenworth recommendations by phro321

Between now and the end of the year, there are various special events happening in Leavenworth, some really cool stuff too! In previous years, the city planned a big festival around the lighting ceremony (when they turned on all the Christmas lights), but this year they are already lit and there are just various activities and things happening on evenings and weekends. Here’s a little more info:

https://leavenworth.org/calendar/ A little ways down on that page there is a pretty good calendar with info!

As far as travel, from Portland you are probably best suited heading up north on I5 then cross at snoqualmie pass, then north past ellensburg, but that’s of course weather dependent!

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