Winter Weather Advisory 12/29/2024 00:47 for Idaho areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 1:47AM MST until December 30 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 29, 2024 - 12:47am
Expires: 
December 29, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Several rounds of snow, mixing with rain at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches in the southern Wood River Valley including Hailey and Bellevue, and 3 to 7 inches across the rest of the area. Winds gusting as high as 35 MPH. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Range, and Wood River Foothills. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Prepare for periods of slick road conditions, reduced visibility, and localized pockets of blowing and drifting snow. Travel could be difficult at times.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use extra caution while driving, and plan extra time to reach your destination. For the latest highway conditions, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.idaho.gov. When going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Area Description: 
Lost River Range; Frank Church Wilderness; Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin; Wood River Foothills
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID