Phyllis42

We have driven from the Great Falls area to AZ often. The canyon between Great Falls and Helena CAN be treacherous. I lived at Exit 240 and drove into Cascade in the early morning hours to post office. So if you can drive thru there around noon on a bad snow day, do so. If you feel safer slowing down to 15 mph, do so. The worst scenario is being passed by trucks in lots of snow. Feels like you are in a blizzard. I always breath a sigh of relief after passing Billings ... going either way. Idaho Falls never bothered me compared to Montana. As previous ladies have said, check the weather forecast. Of course, Fred (TV Channel 5) is not always correct.

Following is the weather camera website located north of exit 240. It will give you an idea how the weather is in the canyon.

http://rwis.mdt.mt.gov/scanweb/SWFra...atus=&Camera=1

Living in Canada, you should be used to the snow.

snipforfun

I live between Salt Lake and Las Vegas. No mountain driving at all. Stop in St. George and visit Superior Threads. You'll feel like you are in a candy store. It is right off the highway. You can see it from the highway.

mtteach101

I am not sure how much snow there is right now. We have traveled that route in the summer. In Saint George there is a quilt shop called Scrap Apple. The ladies are always very friendly when we get to town. In Las Vegas, Quiltique is a nice store also.

btiny36

Well, we are off tomorrow on our venture. Our final destination will be Indio California where we rented a house for a month....Thanks everyone for you input and links to check on weather..greatly appreciate it...