For those driving to the Fiesta Bowl

[Flagstaffsooner]

Avoid Flagstaff at all costs, take the Southern route (I-10). 24 plus inches of snow expected in the next 36 hours. I-40 and I-17 may be closed or a parking lot at best.:hot:

[WichitaSooner]

Thanks for the update... I'm heading out tonight to get to Albuquerque then was going to see how Flagstaff looked tomorrow, but this kind of makes the decision for me... lol

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Thanks for the update... I'm heading out tonight to get to Albuquerque then was going to see how Flagstaff looked tomorrow, but this kind of makes the decision for me... lolYou might want to go via I-20 to I-10. Longer, sure, but prolly a better chance of clear roads.

[oumartin]

Avoid Flagstaff at all costs, take the Southern route (I-10). 24 plus inches of snow expected in the next 36 hours. I-40 and I-17 may be closed or a parking lot at best.:hot:

but I was just fixin' to ask if I could crash at your place.

[Flagstaffsooner]

but I was just fixin' to ask if I could crash at your place.Im not at
my place. Stuck on the other side of town.

[cmoneyou]

What about going to Amarillo to Clovis to Las Cruces?

[Flagstaffsooner]

Thats lower elevation, should be good. Check weather.com. You must realize that Flag is mountain hump on the road at 7000ft and the road to PHX is a downhill slide followed by a very steep uphill climb up Mingus Mtns to Tonto basin. I hope this was helpful.

[cmoneyou]

Thats lower elevation, should be good. Check weather.com. You must realize that Flag is mountain hump on the road at 7000ft and the road to PHX is a downhill slide followed by a very steep uphill climb up Mingus Mtns to Tonto basin. I hope this was helpful.

It was, thanks.

[TheLadiesMike]

What about driving back through there on the 2nd?

[Flagstaffsooner]

What about driving back through there on the 2nd?
Cold clear and dry. If you want to stay in Flag, have hotel reservations.
For road conditions go here. http://www.highwayconditions.com/az.htm

[yermom]

i had pretty much come to this decision last night.

the southern route kinda sucks

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

i had pretty much come to this decision last night.

the southern route kinda sucksAre you coming over? Gonna be at the TK friday night?

[yermom]

i should at least drop by the TK

[OUthunder]

Flying into Denver on Friday, I might be watching the game there instead of in Glendale.

Damn weather!

[yermom]

Denver can be a mess without particularly ugly weather. damn.

[Flagstaffsooner]

Presently, I can bareley see pine trees less than 500 ft away.

[Soonermagik]

When I went to the Boise game I had to take the Southern route through West Texas. It looks like this time you can go to New Mexico and drop down, which isn't near as big of a deal. Like 30 minutes difference.

Whereas, the Southern route last time added 5 hours to the trip, because I-40 was shut down.

[yermom]

yeah, the trouble was around Albuquerque that time

it takes FOREVER to get out of Texas going through El Paso

[olevetonahill]

Flag yer such a bastage. Making peeps go way out the way just so you can keep em out yer town .:D

[Flagstaffsooner]

Flag yer such a bastage. Making peeps go way out the way just so you can keep em out yer town .:DHell, Im in the tourist industry; the roads are horrible and the town is full of ski scum from PHX. I'm just trying to help my Sooner bros. You go back to your still and quit bothering people.:rolleyes:

http://24.121.15.116/index.php

[85sooners]

:pop:

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

i should at least drop by the TKProlly the only Sooner party, outside of the tailgating.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

yeah, the trouble was around Albuquerque that time

it takes FOREVER to get out of Texas going through El PasoThe up side is that if you're at El Paso, you're already halfway across new Mexico, too.

[DRLSooner]

Just re-booked our room from Albuquerque to Las Cruces, NM... sucks because I was looking forward to seeing Flagstaff, only flown out west before.

Maybe it will be clear that way on Sunday the 2nd .

[TheLadiesMike]

Cold clear and dry. If you want to stay in Flag, have hotel reservations.
For road conditions go here. http://www.highwayconditions.com/az.htm

I'd planned to drive from PHX to OKC on the 2nd. Should we just plan to go south or based on past experience will it be clear enough to drive through that area, if slower than normal?

[PLaw]

Avoid Flagstaff at all costs, take the Southern route (I-10). 24 plus inches of snow expected in the next 36 hours. I-40 and I-17 may be closed or a parking lot at best.:hot:

So, stopping by Flag on the way home for a little snow boardin' would be good?

BOOMER

[OUMonster]

What about going to Amarillo to Clovis to Las Cruces?

I don't know about the weather forecast but we took that route in 2006 from OKC to avoid I40 weather and it was interesting with all the small towns like Roswell along the way. Ruidoso was scenic (and a bit snowy) and the views coming into Las Cruces were nice at night.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

I don't know about the weather forecast but we took that route in 2006 from OKC to avoid I40 weather and it was interesting with all the small towns like Roswell along the way. Ruidoso was scenic (and a bit snowy) and the views coming into Las Cruces were nice at night.Prolly the fastest way to come into PHX from the south is to go OKC to Lawton, and on south to I-20. Go W on I-20 until it merges with I-10, and take it all the way to PHX.

[mexican]

how is the weather supposed to be in albuquerque?

[yermom]

apparently snow and cold tomorrow...

not the winter storm warning like Flagstaff has though

[allanace16]

Yeah, as I sit here in the bus station in Flagstaff because all the interstates are shut down, it's looking completely ****ed around here. Was on I-17 south for 3 hours after leaving Flagstaff and law enforcement turned everyone around and sent 'em back. Now the driver's hit his hours cap so we're doubly screwed. Might make Phoenix by tomorrow afternoon, unless one of you f'n hillbillies can come out and save a fellow Sooner, lol.

[PrideTrombone]

Prolly the fastest way to come into PHX from the south is to go OKC to Lawton, and on south to I-20. Go W on I-20 until it merges with I-10, and take it all the way to PHX.

I-20 in West Texas dips WAY south of the latitude for Phoenix. I'd think Amarillo SW to I-20 in Las Cruces would be faster.

[SoonerMom2]

We hit Flagstaff at 11:45 a.m. this morning after leaving Gallup early to get going south by noon which was recommended. Ended up with snow coming down hard as we turned on I-17 and drove about 35 mph for miles until the snow finally stopped south of Sedona. Glad we got through the area before I-17 was closed. Pick-up trucks were sliding everywhere but my Toyota Highlander handled the driving very well with no slipping.

Coming back the southern route as have no desire to drive through the areas getting hit so bad.

[jumperstop]

In las cruces now, had to change reservation on the way out but it's not cold and snowing here.

[Flagstaffsooner]

So, stopping by Flag on the way home for a little snow boardin' would be good?

BOOMER
http://www.arizonasnowbowl.com/

Road update, both I-40 and 17 have been periodicly closed and at a snails pace. Sunday should be okay.

[yermom]

you have any idea on the route down by Tonto National Forest? is that worse? better? i can't tell what the elevation or anything is there :O (through Payson and Sunflower)

the fact that it's not interstate scares me anyway, but that's how Google wants me to go

[Flagstaffsooner]

Which hwy?

[Flagstaffsooner]

I would tend to stay away from that area. That's the Mogollon Rim and White Mtns.

[yermom]

yeah, i'm thinking Google wants to get me killed

[Flagstaffsooner]

The wind is starting to blow now. Nice conditions.:mad:

[Harry Beanbag]

you have any idea on the route down by Tonto National Forest? is that worse? better? i can't tell what the elevation or anything is there :O (through Payson and Sunflower)

the fact that it's not interstate scares me anyway, but that's how Google wants me to go


There is probably more snow on that route than Flagstaff, and they are mountainous highways, not interstates.

[AlbqSooner]

I-20 in West Texas dips WAY south of the latitude for Phoenix. I'd think Amarillo SW to I-20 in Las Cruces would be faster.

This is probably the correct route. However, keep an eye on the weather. Sometimes the Flag weather will move into Albq and on to the Amarillo Area a day after hitting Flag.

[AlbqSooner]

you have any idea on the route down by Tonto National Forest? is that worse? better? i can't tell what the elevation or anything is there :O (through Payson and Sunflower)

the fact that it's not interstate scares me anyway, but that's how Google wants me to go

That is a beautiful drive. Just don't take it unless it is late spring or summer.

[Flagstaffsooner]

This is probably the correct route. However, keep an eye on the weather. Sometimes the Flag weather will move into Albq and on to the Amarillo Area a day after hitting Flag.
We send our poop on down the road.:texan:

[AlbqSooner]

We got the Flagstaff filters up and running most of the time.:P

[Harry Beanbag]

Going the southern route through El Paso, whether through Amarillo or Fort Worth, really only adds a couple hundred miles. Nothing compared to the chance of getting stuck in a snowstorm or closed roads up north.

[Phil]

Avoid Flagstaff at all costs, take the Southern route (I-10). 24 plus inches of snow expected in the next 36 hours. I-40 and I-17 may be closed or a parking lot at best.:hot:

We made this call about 3:00 yesterday in Albuquerque. Called OnStar, and they said they didn't see any weather problems going through Flag, and I knew that wasn't right. The iPad was slow connecting, so we eventually called the AZ roads number, and they said don't go through there. We were going to stay in ABQ and take the kids up on the Sandia Peak Tramway, but it was closed due to high winds, so we cancelled our hotel in ABQ and came on down to Las Cruces. Other than a little blowing snow coming into ABQ, we haven't seen a flake. Hell, it was about 60 degrees here last night when we stopped.

[yermom]

yeah, i think i'm going to avoid I-40 today

[Flagstaffsooner]

40 and 17 are now closed around Flag.

[DRLSooner]

So my brother just told me its supposed to snow in Las Cruces today and tonight... does God just not want me going to this game?????

[yermom]

Tuscon too :eek:

due to some logistics issues, i'm not leaving until around noon, so i think i'm going to stop in El Paso tonight

[Phil]

So my brother just told me its supposed to snow in Las Cruces today and tonight... does God just not want me going to this game?????

Not snowing in Las Cruces right now. Instant weather report from outside my hotel window.

[jumperstop]

Not snowing in Las Cruces right now. Instant weather report from outside my hotel window.

About an hour outside Las cruces and it's snowing now. Also went through a dust/tumbleweed storm. Some tumbleweeds are as big as cars, literally.

[jumperstop]

It's getting pretty bad atm, going 50/60 mph

[Phil]

I-10 west from Las Cruces is a wind tunnel with areas of low visibility from blowing dust. Blowing ice in Deming.

[mexican]

Not leaving until later this evening, picking my brother up in Edmond. Any ideas on what is going to be the safest route. Thought about Mexico, but gun violence may out weigh snow storm

[nmsoonergirl]

I40 in parts of New Mexico is still sucky. I'd still go the southern route. Coming back on I40 after the game shouldn't be a problem.

[yermom]

yeah, i'm heading to El Paso via Abilene and then taking I-10 to Phoenix tomorrow

[GDC]

If you're coming south on I-25 in New Mexico stop in San Antonio and have a green chile cheese burger at the Owl Cafe and Bar.


Then get a sack of chile in Hatch.


Then eat at Nopalito's in Las Cruces and ask for the green chile salsa.

[olevetonahill]

Yall Be safe. Ima gonna take the Closest rt to the store and make sure I gots enough Natty fer the weekend

[Phil]

Clear from NM state line to Tucson on I-10.

[Flagstaffsooner]

Yall Be safe. Ima gonna take the Closest rt to the store and make sure I gots enough Natty fer the weekend
I just did a Natty and gert run... slip slidin away...

[jumperstop]

Clear from NM state line to Tucson on I-10.

We're probably driving right next to y'all. Clear after tuscon, hopefully stays nice the rest of the way.

[Flagstaffsooner]

Interstates now open, http://azdailysun.com/news/local/article_4fe688ca-141c-11e0-967d-001cc4c03286.html

[85sooners]

:pop:

[AlbqSooner]

If you're coming south on I-25 in New Mexico stop in San Antonio and have a green chile cheese burger at the Owl Cafe and Bar.


Then get a sack of chile in Hatch.


Then eat at Nopalito's in Las Cruces and ask for the green chile salsa.

The Owl is generally considered the home of the original green chile cheeseburger. It is also regularly voted the best in New Mexico.

Might be too late for a sack of chiles. Crop was a bit short this year.

When I get to Cruces I stop at napolito's and buy a quart of their green chile salsa. I usually drink about half of it before I get to Albq.:D

[DentonSoonerFan]

I-40 route. Stuck in Tucumcari NM. I-40 closed ahead at Santa Rosa.

[GDC]

The Owl is generally considered the home of the original green chile cheeseburger. It is also regularly voted the best in New Mexico.

Might be too late for a sack of chiles. Crop was a bit short this year.

When I get to Cruces I stop at napolito's and buy a quart of their green chile salsa. I usually drink about half of it before I get to Albq.:D

I love Oklahoma but damn I miss New Mexico!

Another great thing about The Owl is in April and October you can also visit the original Trinity atomic bomb site and get irradiated:D

[soonerboomer93]

Dammit, I was seriously considering heading to the game. Then my car decided it wanted a new clutch and flywheel for Christmas

[Boarder]

http://www.arizonasnowbowl.com/

ewwww, snow from pee water!

[OUthunder]

Dammit, I was seriously considering heading to the game. Then my car decided it wanted a new clutch and flywheel for Christmas

Ouch, that will set you back some coinage, especially if it's a foreign jobber.

[Soonerus]

I made the Alb to Deming, spent night at Walmart in Deming on 29th with probably 50 other RV's....made it into Phoenix today but was a tough drive...Dem to phi...who is RV tailgating at the Fiesta Bowl ???

[FirstandGoal]

Whether you're driving or walking, I hope everyone has safe travels

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Going the southern route through El Paso, whether through Amarillo or Fort Worth, really only adds a couple hundred miles. Nothing compared to the chance of getting stuck in a snowstorm or closed roads up north.Gospel Truth, there.

[yermom]

hit a little snow around Sierra Blanca, not too bad. lots of wind... it's cold in El Paso

[GDC]

hit a little snow around Sierra Blanca, not too bad. lots of wind... it's cold in El Paso

Heh, Sierra Blanca is where they busted Willie Nelson a couple weeks ago.

[OUMonster]

For some reason I've always loved driving that stretch of I-10 between Deming and Tucson. Drove it many times whiles I was in grad school at UofA and was surprised one winter at how much snow could pile up on an interstate just north of Mexico.

On current route conditions, however, it's all clear at 36,000 feet between Houston and Phoenix. :gary:

[GDC]

There's a dirt road that runs west out of El Paso right next to the border. I've taken it as far as Columbus, NM/Palomas, Mexico but it continues west fom there. That would be interesting if you had more time.;)

[Harry Beanbag]

There's a dirt road that runs west out of El Paso right next to the border. I've taken it as far as Columbus, NM/Palomas, Mexico but it continues west fom there. That would be interesting if you had more time.;)


And lots of weapons and ammo. :)

[StoopTroup]

And lots of weapons and ammo. :)

My thoughts exactly....lol Maybe a nice kevlar vest and some medical equipment and some OVJ Molitof Cocktails for digging in......

[Harry Beanbag]

My thoughts exactly....lol Maybe a nice kevlar vest and some medical equipment and some OVJ Molitof Cocktails for digging in......


I was planning on inviting LAS so we would be well armed with grenades and bazookas.

[StoopTroup]

I was planning on inviting LAS so we would be well armed with grenades and bazookas.

He's a crack shot I hear. :D

[Harry Beanbag]

He's a crack pot I hear. :D


Yep. :)

[olevetonahill]

Depends on his spotter;)

[StoopTroup]

lol.

[Flagstaffsooner]

I-40 route. Stuck in Tucumcari NM. I-40 closed ahead at Santa Rosa.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3746821030_2f593bcbba.jpg

[stoopified]

Mush,King

[Flagstaffsooner]

-10 2night in Flag.

[yermom]

more like -16 :eek:

32 down here

[85sooners]

It's cold

[yermom]

i can haz I-40 nao?

they ever clear/open the roads through Flagstaff?

has it even been above freezing yet? :eek:

[OUbwig333]

OK guys sorry I couldn't start a thread, and I want to tell some of our fans THANKS. We drove into glendale friday. Spent new years eve at a few establishments in tempe. Saturday morning we awoke to a phone call from the front desk of our hotel. We go outside to find out that someone had thrown a few rocks through our window and also through a few other Sooners windows as well. Now the part of the story were I want to say thanks: while waiting outside for a new rental car to be delivered, and filing police report, one of my fellow Sooners came by and offered to run a shuttle with his vehicle to and from the game, just to make sure we all made the game. I had never met this man before and would just like to tell him thanks very much for offering to take time out of his game day to help us. Hopefully he will read this and know that we appreciated it.

[NMSooner'80]

I-40 near Clines Corners was still a mess through New Year's Day. It should have finally been cleared completely by yesterday. It was driveable on New Year's Eve in the daytime, but very slow in that area.

[Flagstaffsooner]

more like -16 :eek:

32 down hereEnded up -18 to -30 in the area. My neighbors thermometor pegged out at -25.:hot:

[OUthunder]

At 36000 feet the sky was clear and the travel smooth.

Interestingly enough, we spent a total of 6 hours in the air and 5 hours delayed in various airports over our entire trips duration in delays/layovers. I think that we drank in every bar in the Denver airport and one in OKC while waiting to finally depart.

Lefty's in the Denver airports serves a great burger with homeade chips. However, how does a bar not sell Coca-Cola? I'll never understand that!

I hope that everyone that attended the game has safe travels to and fro.