Yea, its definitely do-able, but you just have to have a little extra cash on hand in case you need to stop along the way for an extra night at a hotel due to snow. Dont drive the mountains at night, especially if its snowing at all. thats about all you can do- expect the worst but plan on having a great trip because you may not have any delays at all- its really very different. Also- the mountains are plowed quickly- so they may have 3 feet on the sides of the road, but nothing on the road- just watch for black ice at all times.
Well, there is a sever storm rolling through there about now so definitely check the Weather Channel and weather.com for updates. Also check Denver road conditions very frequently:http://www.cotrip.org/roadConditions.htm��Be prepared to either cancel the trip before you leave because the weather and/or road conditions are bad or for possibly being stuck somewhere because it closes in on your during your trip. Personally, I would just fly if you have to go in December.
Should be doable. Depends on which way you want to drive. You ll need to cross a few passes regardless which way you go. Avoid Yellowstone if you planned on swinging threw. They close down the roads sometime in December. You might be able to get in through the side. However, you ll need to combat the Tetons. Cascades in Washington and Oragon and the Sierras if you plan on comming through the side VIA California. And of course the Rockies. I travel up north quite often during the winter. I find I-80 closes more often then I-70. If i-70 closes down, you ll have more options to choose from over i-80. There isn t much in Wyoming. That and I-80 is the most boring road in America. -Get good winter tires-Pack a couple of sleeping bags or blankets-tow Rope-Snacks-Shovel-Jumper cablesYou should be fine, but the biggest mistake people make is not preparing yourself properly. You should be ready incase you get stranded someplace in the mountains over night. The chances of them happening are slim, but it does happen and people do die from it. So just pack some warm stuff.