There has been a lot of snow in the mountains of AZ and NV already. If the CA central valley and Tehachapi Pass are good, Then LVK MOD BFL, thru the pass to Mojave, south around the Edwards areas, then HEC EED, south to P20 GBN TFD SSO DMN ELP. There is no reason to go all the way to LA. And no reason to cut across central AZ unless the weather is severe clear. Once you get to Bakersfield surface winds will be your biggest problem at least as far as Dallas. I try to pick airports with multiple runways. Lots of choices, a few examples are Needles, Las Cruces and Pecos. Try to avoid RON in West Texas. Motels if you can find one are extremely expensive.
There has been a lot of snow in the mountains of AZ and NV already. If the CA central valley and Tehachapi Pass are good, Then LVK MOD BFL, thru the pass to Mojave, south around the Edwards areas, then HEC EED, south to P20GBN TFD SSO DMN ELP. There is no reason to go all the way to LA. And no reason to cut across central AZ unless the weather is severe clear. Once you get to Bakersfield surface winds will be your biggest problem at least as far as Dallas. I try to pick airports with multiple runways. Lots of choices, a few examples are Needles, Las Cruces and Pecos. Try to avoid RON in West Texas. Motels if you can find one are extremely expensive.
Michael-
Much friendlier terrain and closer to good airports, just in case. I broke an exhaust stack a couple of years ago and in case that happens again I want to be close to airports or at least some useable roads...
Just as added info - Vern is flying with me and giving me transition instruction in my brand new to me RV-6A. We are planning on departure on 12/27 if weather cooperates.