BinaryStar
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This is the first trip out west for DW and me, going from Ohio to the Washington coast via I90. We are currently in southern Minnesota, and have already encountered winds with gusts near 30 mph on Wednesday. It was a pretty exhausting day Wednesday even with stopping for a couple of hours to let the highest winds pass. We spent an extra day here to avoid winds in South Dakota today that have gusts predicted near 40 mph. Looks like it's common in the high plains but not something we thought of in advance.
At about 25 mph gusts hitting us broadside I started getting very uncomfortable and really had to work to keep a straight line. Obviously the main solution is to get off the road at some point.
What has been your experience in the high plains and at what point do you call it a day due to wind? We're doing about 250 miles a day until we get to the Badlands and then somewhat shorter travel days after that.
Jim R.
At about 25 mph gusts hitting us broadside I started getting very uncomfortable and really had to work to keep a straight line. Obviously the main solution is to get off the road at some point.
What has been your experience in the high plains and at what point do you call it a day due to wind? We're doing about 250 miles a day until we get to the Badlands and then somewhat shorter travel days after that.
Jim R.