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We are getting on the California Zephyr this Saturday in Chicago to arrive in SF on Monday. I was looking at the forecast, and no new snow is in the forecast. Well, not more than a half inch or so (if that) over the next 48 hours.
There is a good chance of "snow showers" in the Rockies on Sunday - the day we would go from DEN to Utah. So that could be nice...
Is there much snow along the Colorado portion of the Amtrak route from Moffat Tunnel to Grand Junction?
We have taken this route once before, and even though it was December - there was not too much snow except at the usual places just west of Moffat.
However - we have never been on the SW Chief, and I just checked - they do have upper level Roomettes available, as well as on the Coast Starlight. So, since we have been on the CZ westbound in winter once before, we were thinking of quickly switching over to the SW Chief and take a brand new route to the West Coast. Southwest Chief to connect to the Coast Starlight in LA to arrive in San Jose. Our flight back is already booked for Tuesday at around 11 AM from SFO. So either route would work.
But I was kind of looking forward to a winter trip through the Rockies with lots of snow. But a final day along the California Coast from LA to San Jose would be a thrill. I have never done that route - but my son, who is joining me on this trip has done that once. He loved it and would like to do it again. Especially with the Pacific Parlor Car.
Anyone have some insight on the current route through Colorado - and the amount of snow cover on the ground along that route?
We both feel that taking the Chief seems a bit more interesting, because it is a new route for us. You know - a new adventure, with new scenery, and a different route west. And keep in mind, it may not be along the current route too much loner. maybe a few years...
There is a good chance of "snow showers" in the Rockies on Sunday - the day we would go from DEN to Utah. So that could be nice...
Is there much snow along the Colorado portion of the Amtrak route from Moffat Tunnel to Grand Junction?
We have taken this route once before, and even though it was December - there was not too much snow except at the usual places just west of Moffat.
However - we have never been on the SW Chief, and I just checked - they do have upper level Roomettes available, as well as on the Coast Starlight. So, since we have been on the CZ westbound in winter once before, we were thinking of quickly switching over to the SW Chief and take a brand new route to the West Coast. Southwest Chief to connect to the Coast Starlight in LA to arrive in San Jose. Our flight back is already booked for Tuesday at around 11 AM from SFO. So either route would work.
But I was kind of looking forward to a winter trip through the Rockies with lots of snow. But a final day along the California Coast from LA to San Jose would be a thrill. I have never done that route - but my son, who is joining me on this trip has done that once. He loved it and would like to do it again. Especially with the Pacific Parlor Car.
Anyone have some insight on the current route through Colorado - and the amount of snow cover on the ground along that route?
We both feel that taking the Chief seems a bit more interesting, because it is a new route for us. You know - a new adventure, with new scenery, and a different route west. And keep in mind, it may not be along the current route too much loner. maybe a few years...
