Traffic Stressed in a Snowstorm in Flagstaff AZ.. Just When You Think it's Over?? It Get's Worse!!

[@davidboehringer5750]

By the way Mike I want to tell you I really enjoy your style of the videos you upload. I used to be a long-haul driver before I retired and I appreciate going along for the whole ride. Seeing highways & byways I haven't seen for awhile. Most of the drivers fast forward between cities. That I don't like. Hell what they're speeding up is the best part to me. Keep up the good work Mike, I for one really love your videos.

[@jacobsinger97]

Hey david. I have a question. Can one survive alone on trucking? Do they pay 50 grand a year? And did you get clean toilets? Thats the part i hate! Do gas stations or truck stops have nice toilets?

[@davidboehringer5750]

@@jacobsinger97 After a few years experience you can make about $80,000. If you own your tractor you can pull about $150,000. The modern truckstops they have today are clean and very nice. They have shower rooms all to yourself. And the rest of the truckstop has movie theaters, barbershops, restaurants, fastfood, and all kinds of other stuff. Very nice.

[@franbric5640]

Everybody get out of the way please , here comes MMM , flying in his favourite conditions , like a fish in the water.

[@territaylor447]

I've driven that road a few times after movin from Co to Az after 55 years...ugh. It can be brutal. You handle it like a pro n make it look easy. Stay safe Mike! Love these videos!

[@pmcmac71]

You know your truck; you know yourself; you know your limitations; I am old. I see a man aware of his abilities - which are large! Keep it up!

[@dubphotek]

Thanks for the memories, lived in Flagstaff from '86 to '91 and drove these roads a lot, having lived on and by the campus, the Mall, and in Moutainaire. Hope to retire in Arizona when the time comes...miss it's natural beauty but not the heat, that's why I high-tailed it to a university in the high country after going to high school in PHX. They built that flyover from W40 to S17 while I was there, used to be a cloverleaf. To think I drove around that town in a RWD '79 Ford Granada with bald tires. Found myself going sideways on Milton Road once, and blew through a few stop signs, before learning the value of snow chains. Camping was the best.

[@WYO_Dirtbag]

I was at NAU from 2013 - 2017. My favorite place I have ever lived. We had a 39 in snow my final year. It was fun walking down the middle of Milton before they had the plows out in the middle of the night. I loved how I could be in the forest on trails within 5 minutes by bike nearly anywhere in the city.

[@edwardherbert1779]

Mike, Thank you for letting Me ride along with You. I enjoy the Travel a great deal. I am a Guy from Jersey that moved Torrance, CA on a Nursing Assignment, and spent 10 years there, then moved back to Jersey. I reflect upon driving the I-40 about an Hour, or Two East of Albuquerque driving West, and I found a White Out Snow Storm. at about 12,000 Feet Elevation. I couldn't see, and I couldn't stop because I knew I had Three 18 Wheelers behind me. Over the course of an Hour I let the Trucks pass Me, and when the Third Truck passed Me I hugged His Bumper for about the last 30 Miles until I got to Albuquerque. I was thankful the Restaurant in the same location of My Lodging was still open when I got registered for the Evening. Once again Thank you for allowing Me to admire Our Beautiful Country. Peace By With You, Eddie

[@bignick6049]

Hell of a driver. God bless and be safe brother.

[@Massiveminion]

I used to have followers in inclement weather when I drove back in the day, Mike. I think some folks are happy to have a weighty big rig clear the road slush off so they won't slip and slide. The ones I didn't want following from behind were the flatbed tow trucks with continuous rotating roof-mount light beacons operating in dark of night. After I passed him on Interstate climbing Eagle Mountain in my big rig I had a tow guy follow me for miles at night operating 1 of those roof-mounted rotating lit beacons, couldn't lose him. The light show gave me a headache. Weird how there's only two vehicles going 1 way in a measured 5 miles and it's this scenario. At least it wasn't on black ice....that's another story.

[@davidjacques3993]

Mike, I truly thank you for the ride. I am leaving southwest Arkansas for Arroyo Grande, CA and definitely taking I-30, 20, 10 to Desert Center and up to Ludlow and I-40 and on to the coast. I will watch the weather and may stay on I-10 to I-210 and 134 out to 101 and up. Thanks again for the ride. I miss those days but relax knowing that my route can change as fast as the weather or faster if someone invites me to eat because I don't have a time schedule any more. Stay safe, enjoy the ride and keep sharing the ride with those of us who enjoy our recliner ride.

[@susanronan725]

He's staying in your tracks. Thats why he is staying with you

[@mussongal1232]

I've been known to do that in snow/ice.

[@ladyb1777]

Yup, any other time they can’t stand us and we’re just in their way.... when it’s snow and ice, we’re their new best friend... not here tho, I’ll make you go around ☺️

[@susanronan725]

@@ladyb1777 what you mean cant stand you any other time? Truck drivers have come to my rescue and just as nice and sweet..love truckers.

[@ladyb1777]

@@susanronan725 that makes you a rare breed. Most of the time, cars see a truck coming and pull out in front of us so they don’t have to follow us. Cut us off at the last second to grab an exit, brake check a truck because they couldn’t wait two seconds for them to pass another in the left lane, they talk about truck drivers like we’re the lowest form on earth. I mean, shall I continue....

[@susanronan725]

@@ladyb1777 you stay safe out there and please have a happy and wonderful thanksgiving..I drive a motor home full time but have settled for the winter. I like to travel .the brainless and the stupid all there lives have done the same to me. Pull in front with no clearance and slow down...yup I sure do understand...have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@berndkressin1516]

Mike is driving faster then the snow removal truck and the policecar! Respect! Peace Mike!✌🤠

[@blondinizer4057]

New subscriber here! My ex is an OTR steel hauler. Spent over 25 years being a trucker's wife. Heard lots of stories about road life. Especially about four wheelers! 😯

[@weremodel]

Good to hear your voice. Be safe.

[@victorbailey6233]

Mike been there and done that in the middle of July. I have driven I -40 from flagstaff to amarillo in the snow ❄️❄️❄️ Glade I'm retired after 27 yrs of that be safe

[@saddiejoyfulness852]

Still hanging in there in all kinds of weather--cause I trust you. Blessings on you & yours.

[@cosican7274]

Welcome/ welcome back to AZ! Drive safe out there

[@kaywright8034]

My daddy was a Truck Driver, along with most of my uncle's, cousins, and in-laws. I enjoy the excitement of your driving in the snow and high winds. And honestly my favorite trucks are the Volvo's and Great Dane trailers. Volvo's had a unique class of their own! The best in my opinion.

[@beulahcarter8045]

Just subscribed, and I'm enjoying your videos. Please stay safe. Thanks for keeping America going. I live in Mississippi, we don't get snow and when we do get a little I'm off the road. But you make it look it's easy. Safe travels

[@finleyfendt3750]

Flagstaff to Phoenix to Flagstaff, flew that route in 1966 with passengers in a DC3, you just brought back those memories. Continental Airlines had their DC3’s parked across the ramp from ours in Denver. So many years ago. Thanks for the memories. 👍👍👍

[@georgeryan613]

Snowed in for 2 days in Flagstaff late 50’s . Route 66, before the interstate.

[@ronp.731]

How you suddenly go into and out of the snow reminds me of the lake effect snow driving conditions we get around here in WNY.

[@homerfry9234]

WNY? Grew up on Grand Island

[@lelandder7635]

I’ve missed your videos and really enjoy watching them!! Especially your travels out there in the west!! Hope your well!!!

[@daveyheeren182]

Great you are back You can handle the weather and drive like a pro like you are Mountain Mike

[@ionecuff6323]

That is why when I have to go up north, I avoid I-17 at all cost!! Daytime traffic is 1000 times worse. I have been forced off the road by 4 wheelers doing at least 90 mph. Crazy! You stay safe out there!!

[@chrisc395]

I usually get behind a truck too when there’s fresh snow. Could be nothing but for me it feels like I’m making better contact with the pavement if I ride inside the ruts that you guys leave behind.

[@elmerfrejoles98]

Trucks are like snow plow for us four-wheelers! Thanks truckers!

[@sweettrubble4635]

That's understandable.

[@christinearmstrong852]

Hello Hello MMM..🌨 🌨 thank you for the ride..stay well and safe..✌☮✌

[@kennethcartner3985]

Good stuff MMM, KEEP CALM AN DRIVE ON !!!

[@ceelos69]

im a trucker.the more snow there is the faster cars and trucks drive.ive seen lots of crashes.everyone trys to hit brakes and all crash like dominoes.so sad and happens all the time every winter and in rain to.respect the slow driver in the right with his hazards on.no matter any blizzard there super truckers who will fly by you on the left and lot of them will eventually crash too.been there done that.drive safe

[@rubenyork8541]

That was an awesome video I just love the snow you always have my thumbs up 👍🏻 thanks 🤩

[@virginiaswafford7078]

Thanks Mike for all you do out there with all the nuts that you deal with.I enjoy the ride along because I'm not driving. It's nice to sit in my easy chair and let you have the fun driving. Your a blessing to have, a nice distraction. I see you haven't gotten those wippers fixed .LOL. be safe, until next time.

[@charlesparish2201]

thank ol'Betsy for another great ride-peace!

[@cherylgarretson3441]

PS. Happy to see your subscriber count climbing. Appreciate your vids!

[@DDA40Xman]

Mike, we were in Flagstaff when you were there! We missed you in Phoenix months ago, now this. When I told my wife of this video, we are both fans, she thinks she saw your truck. She remembers the word Logistics on the truck, but couldn't recall the company name. So she didn't say anything to me.

[@redbirdie8771]

Stay safe Mountain Mike :) I so enjoy your Videos ! Peace out !

[@DP-js2fi]

Been a long time since I've been in beautiful Flagstaff.

[@davidlentz9683]

Flagstaff can be beautiful. Take in a deep breath of pine scented air, a mountain oasis is a sea of desert. That said, disregard in the midst of snow storm.

[@JM-ig4ed]

17 can be a mess all the time - if there is an accident, can be shut down for hours. Always good to listen to road reports before heading down just in case.

[@vivirelmomento]

Excellent, very good . . . I with you learning the language. Desde Argentina.

[@Chris-.F]

Went over white bird sunday early am..8" of snow on the ground with an empty trailer and 4 chains...winter has started!

[@rhondakirk498]

Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing.

[@tedsaylor6016]

I-17 is brutal for weekend traffic, pileups shut the road completely for hours at a time.

[@pamiriantajikafghaniranian9270]

I left Flagstaff AZ I-40, 8 hours ago going to IL, it wasn't snowing when I left As usual I stopped at little America truck stop exit 198)

[@flagmichael]

Snow in Arizona indeed! Some winters Flagstaff will have the highest total snow of any city over 50K in the lower 48. A couple years ago the wife and I decided to weather another night in Albuquerque because a storm was coming - it ended dumping a record 40 1/4 inches and shutting down Flagstaff for a day. I worked in the IT/communications field support for a large electric company. One December we had our snowcat towed to Williams and we spent a night in a hotel there because a storm was coming. In the morning we woke up to travelers all over the lobby floor and more than 2 feet of snow in the parking lot. We made it to the construction yard where we picked up the snowcat and drove it all the way to Bill Williams Mountain. Ah, glory days!

[@territaylor447]

Seems like everytime I've driven between Flagstaff and Denver has been like this. I never pick a dry time to make the trip Lol Thanks Mike for letting us ride with you. You're the best in this kind of weather for sure! Stay safe.

[@andrewmastrandonas5123]

Well done video! I love the snow ones. The other times of year are just boring unless there's a good rainstorm...

[@scottbell7286]

It's nice to drink whiskey and let you drive.

[@Linda2]

I enjoy a little weed

[@yeralmuzika]

I enjoy my lunches and sometimes dinners watching :)

[@berndkressin1516]

Scott! You are so right!🥃🇺🇲🇩🇪

[@tomgray6123]

@@Linda2 Way to go Linda , me too. How’s the cat doin ?

[@Linda2]

@@tomgray6123 Phoebe cat doing well.

[@karenecurran7895]

This trip was tough going MMM. First time ever your driving and the road conditions made me nervous. Take care. Praying for your safety.

[@msdecemberloveangel8236]

I get nervous also

[@rachelt2482]

Great video Mike! Thanks! :) Safe travels.

[@miltonmatthews2138]

Whatever they pay you, it ain't enough. Keep on keepin' on!

[@michaelt.9372]

Little red was cruising! What a trooper.

[@jewabeus]

You mentioned Southern truckers & the road being just wet, that's thing here in the South where I'm from, we don't get snow & wet roads. We get a layer of ice with a layer of snow on top. We're used to black ice down here & everybody slows up to keep from sliding off the road. LOL We get a lot of people drive through not familiar with driving on the ice hidden under the snow.

[@tknight7]

Your videos are awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@donb4301]

Welcome to Sunny Arizona! Nice Video Mike!

[@michaelanderson4836]

I like your trucking videos I love driving trucks and driving I used to be a local truck driver in phx az that went out of town weekly Flagstaff Payson Tucson driving tractor trailer flatbed with a tank and a full tanker hauling oil for construction companies it was a cool driving job but I lost my CDL cause of DUI in 2012 but after getting clean I can reapply for cdl in 2022 looking to go regional thanks for the video

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Good drivin Mountain Man Mike! Seeing this three years later! I know you have another truck now!😀🚙🐼

[@ivanwallace3296]

My dad worked for adot in the late 80's when that big pile up happened around flagstaff, lived in a place called rim camp where everyone who lived there worked for adot. Remember watching a snowplow mangle my bicycle my brother left just off the street then the snow covered it so was invisible to the driver, Good memories. Even in the winter flagstaff is beautiful!

[@evie00sleep68]

Riding shotgun: Really enjoyed the ride along. 🏔Man Mike. Really awesome. ❄🏞🏔🌯✌. Thanks for the post. Florida girl.👱‍♀️🐞🎧🎼🎶cheers🥂.

[@1redrubberball]

I lived in Flagstaff in '76 - '78 and have fond memories!

[@mikeservais888]

Thanks mmm that was a bit scary for early snow driving peace!!!

[@diamondback2295]

Ok. Everybody hit the right lane and the the real drivers come on by

[@ceelos69]

Im a trucker and in weather like that everyone usually crashes.sad but they all wanna haul ass

[@travis_langley]

As usual RS makes the worst of times look so damn easy. I pull doubles and I’m almost 100% sure I would have been one of the drivers up top sitting. Lmao great vid as always

[@maryannmazur9643]

Hello my name is Marion and I'm from South Jersey I just got this tablet for Christmas I've just watched you through Denver the Eisenhower tunnel I was in the Rockies for 2017 for the salsa I've been to Jackson Moab I enjoy traveling but due to covo I can't seem to travel anymore I enjoyed sitting here watching you I like to watch The Iceman when they drive their big rigs through Alaska stay safe and have a good 2021 happy New year thank you for the video I enjoyed it

[@arthurmacias6625]

Good evening and have a blessed night

[@steamhard]

Yes!!!! Love these winter videos!!!!

[@karenmessinger9609]

I lived in Flagstaff for 2 yrs. If you take a left at the first stop light you came to, I lived down that road. I don't miss living there. Or driving there.

[@lynleewilliams2132]

Hey next vid tell about your absolute worst experience ever while driving. Really enjoy the uploads. Keep em coming and stay safe.

[@adambrunt7290]

You know the weather sucks when mad mike slows it down

[@berndkressin1516]

Hallo Mountenmike! You are the Walter Röhrl of the Truckdriver!✌🚛🇺🇲🌨🌪☃️

[@clapoutloudclapoutloud]

How do you like driving alone in the dark and snow? I find it scary but peaceful. Nice video.

[@JD-zm4eh]

I feel your frustration about some drivers actions and ability's. In the late 70's drove into Flagstaff from Phoenix in Feb. and it was snowed in pretty much with 3-4 foot drifts and locally packed roadways.

[@jatorresrv]

In the same winter storm last night (8 Nov 2020) on I-17 South. You make look easy. Be safe!

[@newenglandcoast-b4p]

Snow and fog together is such a weird phenomenon, we get that a lot on Cape Cod, on the MA coast.

[@dougallen4675]

I enjoy your videos. My wife and I are driving to Billings from Charlotte starting late this week. Hopefully we won't have snow to worry about.

[@davidwelty9763]

You seem to be going faster than almost all the other trucks. There seem to be a huge amount of “southern truckers” on the road.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

On a cold dark dreary night.......surprised to see a lot of traffic on the interstate with the weather the way it is. I loved riding shotgun. Thank you. Peace be with you.

[@redwow]

Sunny and warm in Sedona and fifteen miles north, the road is closed because of snow.

[@tazmod7272]

Howdy Mountain Man Trucker Mike. No snow in the Willamette Valley of Oregon as yet. Rain and sun. Take care.

[@TruckerCurtis]

what a great driver you are @Riding Shotgun! I am not looking forward to the snow lol

[@mrdave777]

What is that city west? Williams? Cool place! Flagstaff also has the highest peak in AZ!

[@caroliner6234]

Opposing traffic with limited visibility passing within feet of each other on a snow covered road. Unaware of the dangers of what could go wrong as the radio constantly reminds them of the fear of dying from Covid.

[@samhorani9423]

I won’t dare driving in these conditions but it’s fun to watch

[@saddiejoyfulness852]

Thanks for another fun run---YE HAW!!!!

[@michaelbegay9573]

I remember a couple years it used to snow all the way to north.of Phoenix, community called anthem, heck, it even snowed in north Scottsdale too. 😳🤯🙀🙈

[@jonmills315]

Ran that route to Salt Lake for many years many fair weather drivers in that area

[@alanschwartz1157]

I knew where you were the whole trip. I haven't seen snow in Flag for a long time. Don't get up there much. It sounded like the snow was kind of sleety at one point. Mund's Park area can be nasty when the snow is blowing. Safe travels to you.

[@jacobsinger97]

Youre lovely man! Calmly driving and delievering goods

[@vincedinenation]

I live in Gallup 2 hours east of flag we got that snow today all day today be safe bud

[@desertlady1795]

I’m here too let’s ride !!

[@erniedevries3243]

Enjoyed the video, but as a Flagstaff local I'll tell you that your driving was riskier than I like to see. I know that route well and have often driven it in similar conditions. I would not drive that fast, pass a snow plow, or wait that long to change lanes for the I-17 interchange.

[@Jim-yw6sv]

In my opinion driving so fast on snow covered roads and passing everything is very poor judgment. The other drivers have slowed down for for a good reason. Sooner or later this will catch up with him.

[@maryalicegarza]

On edge but loved the snow

[@hootwho3640]

Lovely drive-love Flagstaff

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Good to see you back on the roads Mike, showing these others how to drive in Snow but did you get a chance to see the Video casts of Utah and surrounding areas - they got blitzed with snow fall and gale force winds, making driving and walking impossible.

[@Linda2]

Great drive Mountain Man. More power to you. ✌

[@tammyrich8482]

Sweetie I was just as stressed as you were and I'm not driving Ya got this it's like a walk in the park for you ya got this, ya have alot of people watching your back well sort.of but the heart is still there Take care please be safe out there Hey there's snow out there It's pretty but that's okay

[@barbaraschellenberg1996]

What I am wondering: why do you prefer riding downhill in snow than uphill? I am more hesitant driving a pass downhill with snow on the road. Could you answer me that? I don't drive a truck but a normal Volvo. Is it different with an automobile than a truck?

[@michaelbegay9573]

37:25......all 4 wheelers get behind snowplow n let big boys thru. 😳🤪😠😾🤦‍♂️

[@docholiday1034]

75 here last few days here in New England... riding the ole harley... 👍👍😂

[@lawrencealfred9785]

Safe travels. The travel center you tried stopped at was closed because that town was on curfew for the weekend because of Covid. I live near there.

[@carlgruver695]

that truck climbs the hills with ease must be nice

[@garyleibitzke4166]

A few years ago I drove from Buffalo, Wy. to Santa Fe, N.M. on May 3rd. We started at 4am and the road conditions were a carbon copy from Buffalo to Cheyenne. I prefer dry pavement.

[@jimlevering4613]

What kind of truck are you driving? A cabover?