Press Release - Severe Weather Warning

Monday, December 17, 2018

BOUNDARY COUNTY
Public Information

Alert: Winter Storm Warning until 04:00AM Wednesday
Heavy mountain snow will begin tonight and persist into Tuesday evening. One to three feet of new snow is expected in the North Washington Cascades with 10 to 20 inches in the mountains of the North Idaho Panhandle.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet with areas of blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches.

* WHERE...Schweitzer Mountain Road and Flowery Trail Road.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday. The period of heaviest snowfall will occur Tuesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Motorists should monitor the forecast and check the latest 511 travel information.

* 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.

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