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Dimitime

Winter tires/chains?

Hello, I'm heading up to Whistler from Seattle for the weekend. I'm getting a rental car, but something I want to know is: will I need winter tires and/or chains at this time of the year? The B.C. websate states that the laws are in effect from Oct 1-March 31, but Whistler's site lists it as Oct 1-April 30. I've heard there's been a dearth of snow all year so will I be fine without proper tires/chains for the trip, especially this late in the year?

Thanks!

Posted Apr 10, 2015, 5:42 AM UTC

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recurrence•

Highly highly doubt it. Odds are under 1%

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drew101•

signage on the highway is Oct 1- March 30 and since it hasen't snowed hard enough to stick (in two months)k in the valley I think you're good. Just adjust your speed if it's raining. Speed limit on the highway is 100 km/hr and that's too fast in heavy rain...judging from te sirens I hear during rainstorms.

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You won't need winter tires. All season or any that designate M+S on the sidewall will get you past a rcmp inspection if they get a dumping when you're driving up

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