Press Release - Severe Winter Storm Warning

Monday, February 11, 2019

BOUNDARY COUNTY
Public Information
Alert: Winter Storm Warning until 07:00AM Wednesday
Snow will continue to develop along a warm front over eastern Washington and into the Idaho Panhandle tonight. This frontal band will stall out over the region on Tuesday before slowly drifting southeastward on Wednesday. The central Idaho Panhandle will experience a prolonged snow event that will linger into Wednesday.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches expected.
* WHERE...Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, and Schweitzer Mountain Road.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN PANHANDLE
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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