Salt Lake City, UT

It was a slushy drive from Pendleton to the Idaho border, but we encountered no further freeway closures. I-84 in Idaho was dry as a bone (I-86 to Pocatello was closed due to drifting snow.), As soon as we turned south, though, Utah welcomed us back (Not!) with temps in the 20s and black ice. Thanks, Utah, we love you too -- need I say Not!?

Ike is spending the night with the kids and we are settled in at the hotel on the university campus. The next few days will be devoted to family activities. Weather permitting, we hope to be on the road again on New Year's Eve day.