You can call Caltrans: 1-800-427-7623 and say or key in the road, like "395" for example. It stays pretty up to date. The web site is http://www.dot.ca.gov/

Enjoy Tahoe!

 

70 in 4x4 is not an issue. Heck 90 in 4x4 is fine on the truck. just dont shift into 4x4 unless under 55 or if below freezing under 35/ I routinely drive 70 in 4x4. Its fine. Theres often times its just snowy and the truck handles fine at that speed. Ice is a diff story.... You do NOT need chians unless required by law. If you cant make it in 4x4 with the weight of our trucks, then its the driver.... And as far as drifts, etc. Ive punched through drifts taller than my windshield without issue. Just be in 4x4 before you hit them and make sure you have enough momentum. If any members live in the north and in the rural parts, they know I am the norm. For you city folk- you may think Im nuts but again, its the norm. Of course if traffic is heavy you need to adjust your driving.....you don't want to bethe idiot swerving around the less capable vehicles.

Have fun with the 4x4. Get up to a good spped of 30-40 on a wide open strecth of raod and try and kick it sideways. You;ll learn how to drive a 4x4 better that way. Also, its counterintuitive but when you start to slip at speed, best way to straighten and regaincontrol is throttle and point where you want to go. LEtting off the gas is what all the soccer momsand city drivers do wrong.

 

You aren't wrong. Here, in CA, the CHP will block the road and require chains. R3 conditions are pretty rare. The biggest problem is a ton of people heading up ( for us the snow is almost always determined by elevation) to see the snow. Something I did years ago was found a big unplowed parking lot in the mtns. and went at it. Excellent way to have some fun and see how the truck handles. In Dec. I had to push through a 4' bank around a large plow that couldn't move any further out of my way. No problem even in 4Hi.

 

edit, didnt see last couple of posts