Wind Chill Warning and Winter Weather Advisory issued
The National Weather Service in Pocatello, has issued a new Wind Chill Warning for this weekend, along with the Winter Weather Advisory already in effect.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
FRIDAY.
A WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 11 AM MST
SATURDAY.
- WHAT…For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
expected. Wind chills 20 to 30 below zero. For the Winter
Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph. - WHERE…Upper Snake River Plain-Including the cities of Idaho
Falls, Rexburg, and St. Anthony. - WHEN…For the Wind Chill Warning, from 11 PM Friday to 11 AM
MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 AM MST
Friday. - IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The
dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.