Is it safe taking I-94 from Chicago to Seattle in the middle of January? -

I will be moving from Chicago to Seattle in January. My company wants me out there as soon as possible. I was just wondering how safe it is to drive a 2008 Hyaundai Tiburon through the Rocky Mountains in the middle of January. Are there frequent Avalanches? What will the road conditions be like? How often are there blizzards? Will my car be able to handle the trip? Thank you for your help!

Good news is: the route you have selected; North to Minnesota, across North Dakota and Montana to Washington State means you will have a minimum number of mountain passes to cross.The bad news is: you will have worry about blizzards, blowing winds, blowing snow and closed highways. Every winter my brother I used to drive from Chicago to Butte Montana on I-90/I-94 to ski. Out of the 6 years we went, we got stopped by blizzards twice; and this was in a 4 wheel drive truck. Both times, the highway patrol closed the interstate in North Dakota.Yes, you can make the trip in your Hyundai. You will have to buy chains. (it s good insurance) The roads can be dry and clear, and they also can be full of snow, just depends. Watch the national weather forecasts, be prepared, and understand that if the highways closes, you could spend a couple of days waiting until it reopens. Don t push your luck/drive all night, out in the middle of North Dakota, if you drive off the road in the middle of the night it could be hours before someone finds you. See the road side emergency kit items in the link below.