My husband and I live in the SF Bay Area and are planning to drive to Lake Tahoe on Friday the 22nd to spend Christmas there. We are trying to figure out whether the traffic will be terrible or not - do you think everyone will leave right after work on Friday or will the traffic be more spread out? We've never spent Christmas in Tahoe so we're not sure how busy it is.
2006-12-19 17:23:49 · 6 answers · asked by Fiona 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Francisco
Yes, avoid Interstate 80 and Highway 50 during the Friday rush.
Remember, you have the "locals" who commute from Sacramento to Placer or El Dorado counties and they will all be using those same roads.
Best bet is to leave on Thursday!
2006-12-20 04:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by dj_mc_entertainment 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is going to be an absolute nightmare through Fairfield/Vacaville. It always is pretty bad there every week night, but a friday before Xmas. Traffic this week has been steadily getting worse. And with the iimpending rain due in on Thursday night, it will only get worse. and depending on whether you go up 50 or 80 that could also play a factor.
Leave as early in the day Friday as you can.
2006-12-20 04:36:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fiona : yes it's best to leave Sanfransisco Bay real early morinig
hour on 22nd because the traffic going towards Lake Tahoe
can get heavy some times at noon or evening depending how
road conditions are so call Califorina Department of Transportation first and get up date too !
have an safe holiday travel together ok ?
2006-12-20 07:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rich people in Napa Valley are probably already heading up there since they can take that much vacation time. Fairfield and Vacaville have never been that big of a problem for me. (Jamieson Canyon is, but that's all the commuters and you won't be using that road.) Truckee is where you might run into problems with this cold snap. Pack your chains, and leave as early as you possibly can.
Have fun!
2006-12-20 06:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in tahoe and we've had a steady stream of vacationers all week but traffic hasnt been too bad but friday will be a big day if at all possible try to leave early friday
2006-12-19 17:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by rick h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing as how Christmas is on Mon. and most people will take off or leave work early on Fri., Fri. is going to be a nightmare to travel no matter where you are going. Take snacks and a book.
2006-12-19 17:41:50 · answer #6 · answered by zaleonia1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋