Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 5:58AM PST until January 4 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 5:58am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Locations
along the Columbia River will generally see 1 to 2 inches. The
mountains above 3000 feet will see 4 to 8 inches, with locally
higher amounts in Idaho.
* WHERE...Metaline, Athol, Northport, Springdale-Hunters Road,
Eastport, Newport, Deer Park, Chewelah, Fruitland, Orin-Rice Road,
Priest River, Colville, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Kettle Falls,
Flowery Trail Road, Metaline Falls, Ione, Sandpoint, Clark Fork,
Bonners Ferry, and Tiger.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The conditions could impact
the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will not reach the Canadian border till
11 am or after. There is a 20 to 30 percent chance of freezing
rain across northern Spokane and Kootenai counties as well as
southern Stevens and Bonner counties. Ice accumulations would be a
light glaze to five hundredths.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Idaho, for the latest
road information in Idaho, call 5 1 1. In Washington, for the latest
travel information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel
Area Description:
Northern Panhandle; Northeast Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA