Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories posted for Wednesday
A potent Winter storm is on the way for Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories for Idaho and Wyoming.
The National Weather Service in Pocatello says, “A significant moist Pacific storm will move through the area impacting our western areas by late this afternoon and continue through Friday. Have issued advisories and warnings for most of our area through Thursday morning for the first round of this storm bringing moderate to high snow amounts and moderate to high South Southwest winds. The first round will be cold enough for snow for all areas and start gradually warming up by late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Additional advisories/warnings will likely be needed for Thursday into Friday morning but will likely be for elevations above 4500 to 5000 feet.
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM MST
THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to
10 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Jackson Hole and Star Valley.
* WHEN…From 6 AM Wednesday to 7 AM MST Thursday. The heaviest
snow is expected from late Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday
evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.
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.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM
MST THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions,
including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Total snow
accumulations of 1 to 5 inches are expected. Higher amounts
along bench areas of the Snake River plain, North of Rexburg,
Craters of the Moon and areas west of Mackay. Lower amounts in
downslope areas mainly along I-84 from Pocatello Airport to
American Falls. South Southwest 20 to 25 with gusts around 35
mph.
* WHERE…Mud Lake, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Pocatello, Craters of
the Moon, Atomic City, Taber, Arco, and Mackay.
* WHEN…From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 AM MST Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
times due to blowing and drifting of snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of 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.
