WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, February 26, 2018
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WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
229 AM PST Sun Feb 25 2018
…HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS INTO
THE PALOUSE SUNDAY…
.A potent storm system will bring the next round of moderate to
heavy snow along with gusty winds today. The heaviest snow will
fall across the Central Panhandle Mountains expanding into the
Palouse. These locations have recently received 4 to 8 inches of
light, fluffy snow. The incoming storm system will produce gusty
winds which is likely to create drifting and blowing snow. Travel
in these areas may become treacherous at times. Lighter snow and
less wind will impact the Northern Idaho Panhandle from Coeur d’Alene
toward Bonners Ferry.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches, with mountain accumulations up to 20 inches, are
expected.
* WHERE…Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Kellogg, Pinehurst,
Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of July Pass, Dobson Pass,
and Lookout Pass.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM PST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree
branches could fall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will
cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches, with mountain accumulations up to 20 inches, are
expected.
* WHERE…Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Kellogg, Pinehurst,
Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of July Pass, Dobson Pass,
and Lookout Pass.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM PST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree
branches could fall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will
cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 5 inches, with mountain accumulations up to 12 inches,
are expected.
* WHERE…Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden,
and Worley.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Tree branches
could fall. Winds gusting as high as 45 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 5 inches, with mountain accumulations up to 12 inches,
are expected.
* WHERE…Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden,
and Worley.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Tree branches
could fall. Winds gusting as high as 45 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 6 inches for Lowell and Elk City, elsewhere 9 to 13
inches, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may
cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions late
this afternoon into the evening.
* WHERE…Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce,
Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM PST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel will be difficult. Winds gusting as
high as 30 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 6 inches for Lowell and Elk City, elsewhere 9 to 13
inches, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may
cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions late
this afternoon into the evening.
* WHERE…Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce,
Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM PST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel will be difficult. Winds gusting as
high as 30 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 2 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected. A
period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and
quickly changing road conditions late this afternoon into the
evening.
* WHERE…Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer
Grade.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM PST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph on the Camas Prairie including the town of
Grangeville 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 1 to 2 inches in the lower elevations, with 3 to 5 inches
over Whitebird Grade, are expected.
* WHERE…Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM PST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as
high as 40 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM MST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches, with 6 to 8 inches over Lost Trail Pass, are
expected.
* WHERE…Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine,
Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and
Salmon.
* WHEN…From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as
high as 45 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM MST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches, with 6 to 8 inches over Lost Trail Pass, are
expected.
* WHERE…Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine,
Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and
Salmon.
* WHEN…From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as
high as 45 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
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