(No subject)Southern Tier late February W to E?

[kenw]

Hi:  I biked on the Southern Tier from San Diego to Austin last year -- I departed the second week of March.  I aim to do similar this spring and to leave three weeks earlier, so late February. I had only a couple super cold hours last year -- and am wondering if anyone thinks those three weeks earlier are problematic for this year.  Of course, we never know what weather will bring.  Thanks.

[John Nettles]

One man's super cold is another man's comfortable.  I would suggest you check out WeatherSpark.com and decide what YOU think works for YOU. 

Hope you have a great tour!  Tailwinds, John

[staehpj1]

The year I did it I started in mid Feb.  I thought the weather was fine.  Frost many nights, but it warmed up quickly most days.  No real snow beyond a little (not much more than a dusting) on the top of a couple passes, but roads were always clear.  I found the weather much nicer than hot weather.

Other years could be worse for snow, but I think you would usually be able to wait a couple days for roads to clear in most cases.