BOUNDARY COUNTY
Public Information
Alert: Winter Storm Warning until 04:00AM Wednesday
..Strong and Wet Winter Storm to Impact the region Tuesday. .Light snow will develop early Tuesday morning and increase throughout the afternoon. Snow will become heavy at times during the evening and overnight hours. Warmer air will move into the region Tuesday evening and could result in a switch to rain for the lower elevations following moderate to heavy snow accumulations.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches in the valleys and 1 to 2 feet in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on exposed terrain.
* WHERE...Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Colville, Northport, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Springdale-Hunters Road, Orin- Rice Road, and Flowery Trail Road.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions co uld impact the morning or evening commute.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN PANHANDLE ... NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
