Sawyer Merritt reports successful snowy drive with Tesla FSD

On January 17, 2026, Tesla enthusiast Sawyer Merritt shared his experience of driving in snowy conditions using the vehicle's Full Self-Driving software. He described the drive as great, highlighting version 14.2.2.3 of the system.

Sawyer Merritt, a prominent Tesla commentator, posted on X (formerly Twitter) about a snowy drive he took on January 17, 2026, at 19:46:51 UTC. In the post, he stated: "Snowy drive today on @Tesla FSD V14.2.2.3. Great drive."

This brief account underscores a positive real-world test of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability in challenging winter weather. FSD V14.2.2.3, the specific version mentioned, appears to have performed reliably during the drive, though no further details on the route, duration, or any interventions were provided.

Merritt's update contributes to ongoing discussions about autonomous driving technologies' effectiveness in adverse conditions, where visibility and road traction can pose significant hurdles. As Tesla continues to iterate on its FSD software, user experiences like this offer valuable insights into its practical applications.

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Tesla's Full Self-Driving version 14 impresses analysts

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Tesla's latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) software version 14 has shown significant improvements, with miles between critical interventions jumping from 440 to over 9,200, according to Piper Sandler analysts. The firm describes the system as very close to achieving unsupervised autonomy. However, a recent review highlights the need for constant driver vigilance despite its advanced capabilities.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software version 14.2.2.4 demonstrated strong performance in challenging snowy conditions during a recent test drive. Tech enthusiast Sawyer Merritt shared footage of the vehicle navigating 18 inches of fresh snow while counter-steering after a slide.

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Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) navigated onto the dirt shoulder to pass a bus crash blocking the road ahead, in an incident shared on X by Sawyer Merritt on March 15, 2026.

Tesla announced a free 30-day trial of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14 software for eligible vehicles in North America on November 27, 2025. The trial targets around 1.5 million HW4-equipped models during the holiday season. Owners will receive notifications to download and install the software.

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Following yesterday's v14.2.2 release, Tesla deployed Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.2.2.1 on December 24, 2025, with tweaks for rain and parking performance. The update coincides with FSD activation for Cybertrucks in South Korea and sparks comparisons to rivals like Waymo.

Tesla's Head of AI, Ashok Elluswamy, has disclosed that reasoning capabilities expected in Full Self-Driving version 14.3 have already been partially implemented in the current version 14.2. These features enhance navigation during construction and parking decisions. More reasoning elements are set to arrive in the first quarter of 2026.

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Tesla has started the wide rollout of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.1.5 to Cybertruck owners through software update 2025.38.8.5. This marks the first deployment of FSD v14 on the electric pickup, following refinements for its unique hardware. The update introduces enhanced navigation and parking options tailored to the vehicle's capabilities.

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