WFO BOISE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, February 24, 2018
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WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE…RESENT
National Weather Service Boise ID
348 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches,
with 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet, are expected.
* WHERE…Owyhee Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST /1 PM
PST/ THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
conditions and areas of poor visibility. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the West Central mountains
below 6000 feet, with 6 to 12 inches above 6000 feet; 2 to 4
inches in the Upper Weiser River Basin; 1 to 3 inches in Harney
County, with 6 to 10 inches on Steens mountain; 1 to 3 inches in
the Baker County valleys, with 5 to 10 inches in the mountains;
1 to 3 inches in the Lower Treasure Valley; 1 to 3 inches in the
southern portion of the Upper Treasure Valley (south of I-84),
with 2 to 5 inches along and north of I-84 in the Upper Treasure
Valley.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast and southeast Oregon and
southwest and west central Idaho.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST /1 PM PST/ this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting 20 to 40 mph will cause areas
of blowing and drifting snow, mainly in higher terrain and on
south and west-facing slopes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST /1 PM
PST/ THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
conditions and areas of poor visibility. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the West Central mountains
below 6000 feet, with 6 to 12 inches above 6000 feet; 2 to 4
inches in the Upper Weiser River Basin; 1 to 3 inches in Harney
County, with 6 to 10 inches on Steens mountain; 1 to 3 inches in
the Baker County valleys, with 5 to 10 inches in the mountains;
1 to 3 inches in the Lower Treasure Valley; 1 to 3 inches in the
southern portion of the Upper Treasure Valley (south of I-84),
with 2 to 5 inches along and north of I-84 in the Upper Treasure
Valley.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast and southeast Oregon and
southwest and west central Idaho.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST /1 PM PST/ this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting 20 to 40 mph will cause areas
of blowing and drifting snow, mainly in higher terrain and on
south and west-facing slopes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST /1 PM
PST/ THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
conditions and areas of poor visibility. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the West Central mountains
below 6000 feet, with 6 to 12 inches above 6000 feet; 2 to 4
inches in the Upper Weiser River Basin; 1 to 3 inches in Harney
County, with 6 to 10 inches on Steens mountain; 1 to 3 inches in
the Baker County valleys, with 5 to 10 inches in the mountains;
1 to 3 inches in the Lower Treasure Valley; 1 to 3 inches in the
southern portion of the Upper Treasure Valley (south of I-84),
with 2 to 5 inches along and north of I-84 in the Upper Treasure
Valley.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast and southeast Oregon and
southwest and west central Idaho.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST /1 PM PST/ this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting 20 to 40 mph will cause areas
of blowing and drifting snow, mainly in higher terrain and on
south and west-facing slopes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST /1 PM
PST/ THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
conditions and areas of poor visibility. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the West Central mountains
below 6000 feet, with 6 to 12 inches above 6000 feet; 2 to 4
inches in the Upper Weiser River Basin; 1 to 3 inches in Harney
County, with 6 to 10 inches on Steens mountain; 1 to 3 inches in
the Baker County valleys, with 5 to 10 inches in the mountains;
1 to 3 inches in the Lower Treasure Valley; 1 to 3 inches in the
southern portion of the Upper Treasure Valley (south of I-84),
with 2 to 5 inches along and north of I-84 in the Upper Treasure
Valley.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast and southeast Oregon and
southwest and west central Idaho.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST /1 PM PST/ this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting 20 to 40 mph will cause areas
of blowing and drifting snow, mainly in higher terrain and on
south and west-facing slopes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
conditions and areas of poor visibility. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the Boise mountains below 6000
feet, with 6 to 12 inches above 6000 feet; 2 to 4 inches, with
local amounts up to 7 inches above 5500 feet in the Southwest
Highlands of Idaho.
* WHERE…Boise Mountains and Southwest Highlands zones.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
areas of blowing and drifting snow, particularly on south and
west-facing slopes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
conditions and areas of poor visibility. Total snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, except 2 to 5 inches over the
mountains, are expected.
* WHERE…Western Magic Valley and Southern Twin Falls County
zones.
* WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will
cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
conditions and areas of poor visibility. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the Boise mountains below 6000
feet, with 6 to 12 inches above 6000 feet; 2 to 4 inches, with
local amounts up to 7 inches above 5500 feet in the Southwest
Highlands of Idaho.
* WHERE…Boise Mountains and Southwest Highlands zones.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
areas of blowing and drifting snow, particularly on south and
west-facing slopes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
conditions and areas of poor visibility. Total snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, except 2 to 5 inches over the
mountains, are expected.
* WHERE…Western Magic Valley and Southern Twin Falls County
zones.
* WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will
cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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