samwe, when was the last time you drove the Parks Highway dry? There is always some places with ice (especially in the shadowed corners where the sun doesn't hit). I've seen lots of vehicles in the ditch driving when the roads were "dry".

I've driven the Parks Highway for some 20+ years and one thing I've learned (the hard way!) is never to take the road for granted. Even on the best of days - and that's when it will happen too - you can't be too careful. I'll be taking my Ex out of 4wd soon as the snow melts and the temps are staying above freezing at night. But till then I like that 7,000 lbs with all four claws!