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Driving from Columbus OHIO to Raleigh: how safe is the drive through West Virginia? Any advices? :)

Posted 07-27-2013 at 09:47 AM by moving2013
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I'm a bit of a nervous driver as well, and inexperienced with winding, mountain roads.

I'd agree that the road IS tricky if it rains. Downright dangerous if it snows. I'd absolutely NOT drive it at night. But I put on my 'big girl panties' and do it when I need to. And I still enjoy the scenery.
Oh really, you don't suggest driving it at night??
I'm leaving Ohio by 3 pm, so I don't know, I might get to the WV around 9ish...
I checked the weather:...
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Driving from Columbus OHIO to Raleigh: how safe is the drive through West Virginia? Any advices? :)

Posted 07-27-2013 at 09:42 AM by moving2013
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I've driven it several times without issues. Yes, it is curvy...it is a mountain road. I've not encountered fog when driving the road during the summer. Rain can hinder visibility as on all roads. Just maintain a safe speed and distance. It is a pretty drive and is a lot less treacherous than driving the Sierra or Rocky mountains.


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What can you say about Tornados and bad storms in Raleigh?

Posted 07-27-2013 at 09:41 AM by moving2013
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The mountains to our west tend to take the steam out of severe weather systems moving east. The ones you have to watch out for are the lows coming up out of the Gulf, because they don't have to cross the mountains to get to us, and they have plenty of tropical moisture to work with. But as mentioned, that scenario is not common.

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HELP: Lead based paint in apartments built in the 50's in downtown Raleigh

Posted 07-27-2013 at 09:21 AM by moving2013
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You just lost all credibility as far as I'm concerned...
I mean really?? We waste our time by asking people who live in the area where we are moving just so we know what to expect. Yeah, I like to waste time!
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HELP: Lead based paint in apartments built in the 50's in downtown Raleigh

Posted 07-27-2013 at 09:20 AM by moving2013
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Originally Posted by Myghost View Post
You just lost all credibility as far as I'm concerned...
I mean really?? We waste our time by asking people who live in the area where we are moving to just so we know what to expect. Yeah, I like to waste time!
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