Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 25 at 12:53PM MST until December 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 25, 2024 - 11:53am
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
19 inches. In the central Idaho mountains, including the towns of
Stanley, Ketchum, and Hailey, amounts will range from 5 inches at
the lowest elevation to more than 24 inches on the very highest
peaks. For the areas bordering Utah, expect 1 inch at the lowest
elevations to more than 20 on the highest peaks in that area. In
the eastern and southeastern highlands, snowfall will range from 3
inches at lowest elevation to more than 20 inches in passes
heading to Wyoming.
* WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin,
Sun Valley Region, Wood River Foothills, Big Hole Mountains,
Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Teton Valley, Bear River
Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida
Region, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern
Hills/Albion Mountains.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
morning and evening commutes.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for the latest road
conditions.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains; Raft River Region; Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region; Bear River Range; Blackfoot Mountains; Caribou Range; Big Hole Mountains; Teton Valley; Centennial Mountains/Island Park; Sawtooth/Stanley Basin; Sun Valley Region; Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin; Wood River Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID