Press Release - Severe Weather Advisory

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

BOUNDARY COUNTY
Public Information
Advisory: Winter Weather Advisory until 10:00AM Wednesday,
A Pacific storm system will bring snow to the Cascades, Inland Washington, and the Idaho Panhandle Tuesday through Wednesday. Precipitation is expected to mainly fall as snow in the Cascades and adjacent areas while valleys of northeast Washington will likely see snow switching over to freezing rain Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected.

* WHERE...Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Colville, Northport, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Springdale-Hunters Road, Orin- Rice Road, Flowery Trail Road, Republic, Inchelium, Wauconda, Chesaw Road, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Boulder Creek Road, and Sherman Pass.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Th e hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN PANHANDLE ... NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS ... OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS
Instructions: A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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