I need to drive to Santa Cruz on Thursday morning from the central valley. I'm thinking of leaving about 6am since I need to be back by about 1pm. I'm wondering if I'll run into heavy commute traffic just getting to 101. If so, what time does the traffic start/lighten?

I've been through Pacheco Pass in the 6am-8am range on several weekday mornings, never had traffic problems. <BR> <BR>Have hit some bad clouds/fog that slows things down a little but even that isn't too bad.

Great! Thanks, Nate..