I would like to add that winter storms often follow nearly the same path that you are proposing to take. They spread through Oklahoma and head east. They can be particularly bad with lots of snow. It can get quite cold also, below zero sometimes.
Make sure you have heated clothing as you will need it. It can be done, but timing is the issue. And you never know when a storm will brew, closing not only mountain passes, but many other roads, even sometimes the major interstates.
Now that you have the bad news, here's some good. Many of us ride year round. So don't think it cannot be done. And when you go, let us know so we can offer help should you need a place to stay or whatever. I'm in Central Illinois, so I don't know that you'll be coming this far north. But if you do, let me know.
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