Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories issued
The atmospheric river continues this week, with rain/snow and gusty winds. The National Weather Service, has issued Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings through Wednesday. We have more stormy weather expected on Thursday and Friday, with much of the same wet windy pattern.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road
conditions, including during the evening commute. In addition,
areas of poor visibility are expected. Additional snow
accumulation of 1 to 6 inches will occur during each 24 hour
period, which are tonight and Tuesday, followed by Tuesday night
and Wednesday. Moderate snow amounts should remain above 4800
feet elevation, with light snow below that elevation.
* WHERE…The Shoshone Lava Beds, Arco Desert region, Challis
area, Lost River Range, Beaverhead Lemhi Highlands, and Upper
Snake Plain, including but not limited to Shoshone, Carey, Tom
Cat Summit, Craters of the Moon, Atomic City, Idaho National
Laboratory, Arco, Mackay, Willow Creek Summit, Challis, Howe,
Mud Lake, Dubois, Monida Pass, Idaho Falls, Rigby, Ririe,
Rexburg, and St. Anthony.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over
mountain passes.
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.
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult
travel conditions. At elevations from 5000 feet to 7000 feet,
additional snow accumulation of 5 to 10 inches is likely for
each 24 hour period, which are tonight and Tuesday, followed by
Tuesday night and Wednesday. Above 7000 feet elevation, and in
Fremont County from north of Ashton to the Island Park
reservoir, 8 to 16 inches are likely each 24 hour period.
* WHERE…The Upper Snake Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Teton
Valley, Caribou Highlands, and Bear River Range, including but
not limited to Ashton, Island Park, Henry`s Lake, Raynolds
Pass, Targhee Pass, Driggs, Victor, Pine Creek Pass, Swan
Valley, Emigration Summit, Fish Creek Summit, Soda Springs,
Grace, and Bancroft.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over
mountain passes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.
