Alert archive / Idaho / Winter Storm Warnings in 2010
Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Pocatello, ID
NWS Pocatello, ID issued this winter storm warning at Dec 17, 2010, 2:20 PM MST. It took effect at Dec 18, 2010, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 51 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2010, 2:20 PM MST (21:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 18, 2010, 5:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Dec 20, 2010, 8:01 AM MST
- In force
- 51 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pocatello, ID
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
741 WWUS45 KPIH 172120 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID 220 PM MST FRI DEC 17 2010 IDZ020-172230- /O.CAN.KPIH.WS.A.0012.101218T1200Z-101219T1200Z/ UPPER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...CRATERS OF THE MOON 220 PM MST FRI DEC 17 2010 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER STORM WATCH. SNOW AMOUNTS FOR SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT APPEAR TO RANGE BETWEEN 2 AND 4 INCHES. ALTHOUGH TRAVEL MAY BECOME MESSY SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...SIGNIFICANT SNOW TOTALS ARE NOT EXPECTED. THEREFORE THE WINTER STORM WATCH FOR AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 93 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. $$ IDZ031-181100- /O.UPG.KPIH.WS.A.0012.101218T1200Z-101219T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.WS.W.0013.101218T1200Z-101219T1200Z/ BIG AND LITTLE WOOD RIVER REGION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAILEY...KETCHUM...SUN VALLEY... BELLEVUE...GALENA SUMMIT...SMILEY CREEK LODGE 220 PM MST FRI DEC 17 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 13 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * TIMING...LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...HAILEY...SUN VALLEY...GALENA SUMMIT... BELLEVUE...SMILEY CREEK LODGE. * WINDS...WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH...WITH AREAS ABOVE 7500 FEET INCREASING TO 15 TO 30 MPH ON SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ023-025-181100- /O.UPG.KPIH.WS.A.0012.101218T1200Z-101219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.WS.W.0013.101218T1200Z-101219T1800Z/ CARIBOU HIGHLANDS-WASATCH MOUNTAINS/IDAHO PORTION- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...GRAYS LAKE NWR 220 PM MST FRI DEC 17 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM MST SUNDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 7000 FEET FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM MST SUNDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 16 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * ELEVATION...ABOVE 7000 FEET. * TIMING...SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...GRAYS LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE...THE IDAHO WASATCH RANGE OF MOUNTAINS. * WINDS...NORTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH...SWITCHING TO SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ018-181100- /O.UPG.KPIH.WS.A.0012.101218T1200Z-101219T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.WS.W.0013.101218T1200Z-101219T1200Z/ SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...COPPER BASIN 220 PM MST FRI DEC 17 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY ABOVE 7500 FEET... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 7500 FEET FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 13 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * ELEVATION: ABOVE 7500 FEET * TIMING...LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...COPPER BASIN...THE BOULDER AND SMOKY MOUNTAIN RANGES. * WINDS...ABOVE 7500 FEET WINDS SHOULD INCREASE TO 15 TO 30 MPH ON SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ017-181100- /O.UPG.KPIH.WS.A.0012.101218T1200Z-101219T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.101218T1200Z-101219T1200Z/ EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BURLEY...RUPERT...SHOSHONE...CAREY 220 PM MST FRI DEC 17 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 6 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * TIMING...LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...SHOSHONE...CRATERS OF THE MOON...CAREY. THIS WATCH IS NOT IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE MAGIC VALLEY. * WINDS...NORTHEAST WINDS OF 10 TO 20 MPH AND HIGHER ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE DAY SATURDAY. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE AT TIMES WILL PRODUCE SLICK AND HAZARDOUS ROADS ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE TRAVELING ON US 93 AND STATE HIGHWAY 75. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS FORECAST NORTH OF SHOSHONE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
6 follow-up statements
063 WWUS45 KPIH 181038 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID 338 AM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 IDZ022-182200- /O.EXB.KPIH.WS.W.0013.101218T1200Z-101220T1200Z/ SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...CITY OF ROCKS 338 AM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6000 FEET FOR HEAVY SNOW...AND/OR BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 16 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * ELEVATION...ABOVE 6000 FEET. * TIMING...SNOW WILL BEGIN TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...CITY OF ROCKS...SUBLETT RANGE...ALBION MOUNTAINS...DEEP CREEK MOUNTAINS AND PORTIONS OF THE BANNOCK RANGE. * WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 10 TO 25 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS AT TIMES. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. HIGHER ELEVATION ROADWAYS MAY BE TREACHEROUS. BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ023-025-182200- /O.EXB.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.101218T1200Z-101220T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KPIH.WS.W.0013.101218T1200Z-101220T1200Z/ CARIBOU HIGHLANDS-WASATCH MOUNTAINS/IDAHO PORTION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...GRAYS LAKE NWR... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT 338 AM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY BELOW 6000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY BELOW 6000 FEET FOR SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW ...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. THE WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6000 FEET IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE 6000 FEET WITH UP TO 1 FOOT AT OR BELOW 6000 FEET. * TIMING...SNOW WILL BEGIN TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT. AT THE LOWEST ELEVATIONS...SNOW WILL CHANGE TO RAIN FOR A BIT ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON BUT CHANGE BACK TO SNOW SUNDAY NIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...EMIGRANT SUMMIT... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT * WINDS...SUSTAINED 10 TO 20 MPH WITH UP TO 25 MPH ABOVE 6000 FEET. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WITH CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES ESPECIALLY ON HIGHER PASSES. WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL ALLOW FOR SOME MELTING ON SUNDAY ESPECIALLY AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. HOWEVER...AS TEMPERATURES COOL SUNDAY NIGHT...ROADS WILL TRY AND REFREEZE ALONG WITH NEW SNOW THAT FALLS ON TOP OF THAT. BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ IDZ031-182200- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.101218T1200Z-101219T1200Z/ BIG AND LITTLE WOOD RIVER REGION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAILEY...KETCHUM...SUN VALLEY... BELLEVUE...GALENA SUMMIT...SMILEY CREEK LODGE 338 AM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...7 TO 13 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * TIMING...TODAY AND TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...HAILEY...SUN VALLEY...GALENA SUMMIT... BELLEVUE...SMILEY CREEK LODGE. * WINDS...WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH...WITH AREAS ABOVE 7500 FEET INCREASING TO 15 TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ018-182200- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.101218T1200Z-101219T1200Z/ SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...COPPER BASIN 338 AM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY ABOVE 7500 FEET... A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 7500 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 13 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * ELEVATION: ABOVE 7500 FEET. * TIMING...TODAY AND TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...COPPER BASIN...THE BOULDER AND SMOKY MOUNTAIN RANGES. * WINDS...ABOVE 7500 FEET WINDS SHOULD INCREASE TO 15 TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ017-182200- /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.101218T1200Z-101219T1200Z/ EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BURLEY...RUPERT...SHOSHONE...CAREY 338 AM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 TO 4 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WITH UP TO 7 INCHES ACROSS THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE MAGIC VALLEY. * TIMING...TODAY AND TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...SHOSHONE...CAREY...RICHFIELD...BURLEY...RUPERT AND MINIDOKA. * WINDS...NORTHEAST WINDS OF 10 TO 20 MPH AND HIGHER ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE DAY SATURDAY. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE AT TIMES WILL PRODUCE SLICK AND HAZARDOUS ROADS ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE TRAVELING ON US 93 AND STATE HIGHWAY 75. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS FORECAST NORTH OF SHOSHONE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
917 WWUS45 KPIH 182120 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID 220 PM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 IDZ023-025-191100- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ CARIBOU HIGHLANDS-WASATCH MOUNTAINS/IDAHO PORTION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...GRAYS LAKE NWR... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT 220 PM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY BELOW 6000 FEET... A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6000 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY BELOW 6000 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE 6000 FEET WITH UP TO 1 FOOT AT OR BELOW 6000 FEET. * TIMING...SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT. AT THE LOWEST ELEVATIONS...SNOW WILL CHANGE TO RAIN FOR A BIT ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON BUT CHANGE BACK TO SNOW SUNDAY NIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...EMIGRANT SUMMIT... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT * WINDS...SUSTAINED 10 TO 20 MPH WITH UP TO 25 MPH ABOVE 6000 FEET. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WITH CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES ESPECIALLY ON HIGHER PASSES. WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL ALLOW FOR SOME MELTING ON SUNDAY ESPECIALLY AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. HOWEVER...AS TEMPERATURES COOL SUNDAY NIGHT...ROADS WILL TRY AND REFREEZE ALONG WITH NEW SNOW THAT FALLS ON TOP OF THAT. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ IDZ031-191100- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101219T1200Z/ BIG AND LITTLE WOOD RIVER REGION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAILEY...KETCHUM...SUN VALLEY... BELLEVUE...GALENA SUMMIT...SMILEY CREEK LODGE 220 PM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...7 TO 13 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...HAILEY...SUN VALLEY...GALENA SUMMIT... BELLEVUE...SMILEY CREEK LODGE. * WINDS...WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH...WITH AREAS ABOVE 7500 FEET INCREASING TO 15 TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ022-191100- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...CITY OF ROCKS 220 PM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6000 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 16 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * ELEVATION...ABOVE 6000 FEET. * TIMING...SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...CITY OF ROCKS...SUBLETT RANGE...ALBION MOUNTAINS...DEEP CREEK MOUNTAINS AND PORTIONS OF THE BANNOCK RANGE. * WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 10 TO 25 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS AT TIMES. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. HIGHER ELEVATION ROADWAYS MAY BE TREACHEROUS. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ018-191100- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101219T1200Z/ SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...COPPER BASIN 220 PM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY ABOVE 7500 FEET... A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 7500 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 13 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * ELEVATION: ABOVE 7500 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...COPPER BASIN...THE BOULDER AND SMOKY MOUNTAIN RANGES. * WINDS...ABOVE 7500 FEET WINDS SHOULD INCREASE TO 15 TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ017-191100- /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101219T1200Z/ EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BURLEY...RUPERT...SHOSHONE...CAREY 220 PM MST SAT DEC 18 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 TO 4 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WITH 3 TO 6 INCHES ACROSS THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE MAGIC VALLEY. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...SHOSHONE...CAREY...RICHFIELD...BURLEY... RUPERT AND MINIDOKA. * WINDS...NORTHEAST WINDS OF 10 TO 20 MPH AND HIGHER ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE DAY SATURDAY. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE AT TIMES WILL PRODUCE SLICK AND HAZARDOUS ROADS ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE TRAVELING ON US 93 AND STATE HIGHWAY 75. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS FORECAST NORTH OF SHOSHONE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
976 WWUS45 KPIH 191034 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID 334 AM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 IDZ031-192200- /O.EXT.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ BIG AND LITTLE WOOD RIVER REGION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAILEY...KETCHUM...SUN VALLEY... BELLEVUE...GALENA SUMMIT...SMILEY CREEK LODGE 334 AM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 TO 12 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...HAILEY...SUN VALLEY...GALENA SUMMIT... BELLEVUE...SMILEY CREEK LODGE. * WINDS...WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH...WITH AREAS ABOVE 7500 FEET INCREASING TO 15 TO 30 MPH. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY IN HIGHER ELEVATIONS. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOWPACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ018-192200- /O.EXT.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...COPPER BASIN 334 AM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 7500 FEET... THE WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 7500 FEET IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 TO 12 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ABOVE 7500 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...COPPER BASIN...THE BOULDER AND SMOKY MOUNTAIN RANGES. * WINDS...ABOVE 7500 FEET WINDS SHOULD INCREASE TO 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ023-025-192200- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ CARIBOU HIGHLANDS-WASATCH MOUNTAINS/IDAHO PORTION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...GRAYS LAKE NWR... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT 334 AM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY BELOW 6000 FEET... A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6000 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY BELOW 6000 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 16 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ABOVE 6000 FEET WITH 1 TO 6 INCHES OF NEW SNOW BELOW 6000 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. AT THE LOWEST ELEVATIONS...SNOW WILL CHANGE TO RAIN FOR A WHILE TODAY BUT CHANGE BACK TO SNOW TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...EMIGRANT SUMMIT... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT * WINDS...SUSTAINED 10 TO 20 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS MAINLY AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS DURING THE DAY. WINDS INCREASE THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT TO 15 TO 30 SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH ESPECIALLY IN THE MOUNTAINS. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WITH CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES ESPECIALLY ON HIGHER PASSES. WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL ALLOW FOR SOME MELTING ON SUNDAY ESPECIALLY AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. HOWEVER...AS TEMPERATURES COOL SUNDAY NIGHT...ROADS WILL TRY AND REFREEZE ALONG WITH NEW SNOW THAT FALLS ON TOP OF THAT. BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOWPACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ IDZ022-192200- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...CITY OF ROCKS 334 AM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6000 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...5 TO 9 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ABOVE 6000 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...CITY OF ROCKS...SUBLETT RANGE...ALBION MOUNTAINS...DEEP CREEK MOUNTAINS AND PORTIONS OF THE BANNOCK RANGE. * WINDS...15 TO 25 MPH SUSTAINED WITH HIGHER GUSTS DURING THE DAY. WINDS THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 35 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. HIGHER ELEVATION ROADWAYS MAY BE TREACHEROUS. BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOWPACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ019-192200- /O.EXA.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ UPPER SNAKE HIGHLANDS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DRIGGS...DUBOIS...ISLAND PARK... ST. ANTHONY...EDIE RANCH...MONIDA PASS...ASHTON HILL... TARGHEE PASS...PINE CREEK PASS 334 AM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...5 TO 9 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ABOVE 6000 FEET WITH 3 TO 5 INCHES BELOW 6000 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...DRIGGS...DUBOIS...ISLAND PARK... ST. ANTHONY...MONIDA PASS...ASHTON HILL... TARGHEE PASS...PINE CREEK PASS. * WINDS...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT TO 10 TO 20 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH...ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WITH CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES ESPECIALLY ON HIGHER PASSES. BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOWPACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ IDZ032-192200- /O.EXA.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ LOST RIVER/PAHSIMEROI- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...WILLOW CREEK SUMMIT 334 AM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 7500 FEET... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ABOVE 7500 FEET FOR SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 6 INCHES ABOVE 7500 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...WILLOW CREEK SUMMIT...LOST RIVER RANGE...SALMON RIVER MOUNTAINS AND THE PAHSIMEROI MOUNTAINS. * WINDS...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATER TODAY TO 10 TO 20 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WITH CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES ESPECIALLY ON HIGHER PASSES. BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOWPACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ IDZ017-192200- /O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SHOSHONE...CAREY 334 AM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. THIS ADVISORY INCLUDES ONLY AREAS NORTH OF A LINE FROM SHOSHONE TO MINIDOKA. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 6 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ACROSS THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE MAGIC VALLEY. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...SHOSHONE...CAREY...RICHFIELD AND MINIDOKA. * WINDS...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATER TODAY TO 10 TO 20 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE AT TIMES WILL PRODUCE SLICK AND HAZARDOUS ROADS ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE TRAVELING ON US 93 AND STATE HIGHWAY 75. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
686 WWUS45 KPIH 192111 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID 211 PM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 IDZ023-025-201100- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ CARIBOU HIGHLANDS-WASATCH MOUNTAINS/IDAHO PORTION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...GRAYS LAKE NWR... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT 211 PM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY BELOW 6000 FEET... A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6000 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY BELOW 6000 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 16 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ABOVE 6000 FEET WITH 1 TO 6 INCHES OF NEW SNOW BELOW 6000 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. AT THE LOWEST ELEVATIONS...SNOW WILL CHANGE TO RAIN FOR A WHILE TODAY BUT CHANGE BACK TO SNOW TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...EMIGRANT SUMMIT... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT * WINDS...SUSTAINED 10 TO 20 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS MAINLY AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS DURING THE DAY. WINDS INCREASE THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT TO 15 TO 30 SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH ESPECIALLY IN THE MOUNTAINS. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WITH CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES ESPECIALLY ON HIGHER PASSES. WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL ALLOW FOR SOME MELTING ON SUNDAY ESPECIALLY AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. HOWEVER...AS TEMPERATURES COOL SUNDAY NIGHT...ROADS WILL TRY AND REFREEZE ALONG WITH NEW SNOW THAT FALLS ON TOP OF THAT. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ IDZ031-201100- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ BIG AND LITTLE WOOD RIVER REGION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAILEY...KETCHUM...SUN VALLEY... BELLEVUE...GALENA SUMMIT...SMILEY CREEK LODGE 211 PM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 TO 12 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...HAILEY...SUN VALLEY...GALENA SUMMIT... BELLEVUE...SMILEY CREEK LODGE. * WINDS...WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH...WITH AREAS ABOVE 7500 FEET INCREASING TO 15 TO 30 MPH. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY IN HIGHER ELEVATIONS. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ022-201100- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...CITY OF ROCKS 211 PM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6000 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...5 TO 9 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ABOVE 6000 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...CITY OF ROCKS...SUBLETT RANGE...ALBION MOUNTAINS...DEEP CREEK MOUNTAINS AND PORTIONS OF THE BANNOCK RANGE. * WINDS...15 TO 25 MPH SUSTAINED WITH HIGHER GUSTS DURING THE DAY. WINDS THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 35 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. HIGHER ELEVATION ROADWAYS MAY BE TREACHEROUS. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ018-201100- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...COPPER BASIN 211 PM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 7500 FEET... A WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 7500 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 TO 12 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ABOVE7500 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...COPPER BASIN...THE BOULDER AND SMOKY MOUNTAIN RANGES. * WINDS...ABOVE 7500 FEET WINDS SHOULD INCREASE TO 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL MAKE TRAVELING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS. ROAD CLOSURES ON MOUNTAIN PASSES ARE POSSIBLE. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. && $$ IDZ017-201100- /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SHOSHONE...CAREY 211 PM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 6 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ACROSS THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE MAGIC VALLEY. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...SHOSHONE...CAREY...RICHFIELD AND MINIDOKA. * WINDS...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATER TODAY TO 10 TO 20 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE AT TIMES WILL PRODUCE SLICK AND HAZARDOUS ROADS ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE TRAVELING ON US 93 AND STATE HIGHWAY 75. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ IDZ019-201100- /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ UPPER SNAKE HIGHLANDS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DRIGGS...DUBOIS...ISLAND PARK... ST. ANTHONY...EDIE RANCH...MONIDA PASS...ASHTON HILL... TARGHEE PASS...PINE CREEK PASS 211 PM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...5 TO 9 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ABOVE 6000 FEET WITH 3 TO 5 INCHES BELOW 6000 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...DRIGGS...DUBOIS...ISLAND PARK... ST. ANTHONY...MONIDA PASS...ASHTON HILL... TARGHEE PASS...PINE CREEK PASS. * WINDS...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT TO 10 TO 20 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH...ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WITH CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES ESPECIALLY ON HIGHER PASSES. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ IDZ032-201100- /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ LOST RIVER/PAHSIMEROI- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...WILLOW CREEK SUMMIT 211 PM MST SUN DEC 19 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY ABOVE 7500 FEET... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ABOVE 7500 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 6 INCHES ABOVE 7500 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...WILLOW CREEK SUMMIT...LOST RIVER RANGE... SALMON RIVER MOUNTAINS AND THE PAHSIMEROI MOUNTAINS. * WINDS...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATER TODAY TO 10 TO 20 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...SNOW...MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES...WITH CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES ESPECIALLY ON HIGHER PASSES. BACK COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT SNOW PACK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
467 WWUS45 KPIH 201008 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID 308 AM MST MON DEC 20 2010 IDZ018-022-031-201115- /O.CAN.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS-SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS- BIG AND LITTLE WOOD RIVER REGION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COPPER BASIN...CITY OF ROCKS...HAILEY... KETCHUM...SUN VALLEY...BELLEVUE...GALENA SUMMIT... SMILEY CREEK LODGE 308 AM MST MON DEC 20 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER STORM WARNING. WIDESPREAD SNOW AND WIND HAVE ENDED ACROSS THE AREA THIS MORNING. SOME LIGHT SNOW IS STILL POSSIBLE TODAY. GUSTY WINDS AT TIMES MAY STILL CREATE SOME LOCALIZED POCKETS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW FOR A WHILE THIS MORNING. $$ IDZ017-032-201115- /O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1200Z/ EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY-LOST RIVER/PAHSIMEROI- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SHOSHONE...CAREY...WILLOW CREEK SUMMIT 308 AM MST MON DEC 20 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. WIDESPREAD SNOW AND WIND HAVE ENDED ACROSS THE AREA THIS MORNING. SOME LIGHT SNOW IS STILL POSSIBLE TODAY. GUSTY WINDS AT TIMES MAY STILL CREATE SOME LOCALIZED POCKETS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW FOR A WHILE THIS MORNING. $$ IDZ023-025-201500- /O.EXT.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1500Z/ CARIBOU HIGHLANDS-WASATCH MOUNTAINS/IDAHO PORTION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...GRAYS LAKE NWR... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT 308 AM MST MON DEC 20 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING ABOVE 6000 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING BELOW 6000 FEET... THE WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6000 FEET IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY BELOW 6000 FEET IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS OF 1 INCH OR LESS. * TIMING...SNOW AND WIND WILL QUICKLY ENDED DURING THE MORNING. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...EMIGRANT SUMMIT... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT * WINDS...SUSTAINED WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH EXPECTED. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE ON SOME OF THE SUMMITS AND PASSES...AS WELL AS AREAS WHERE GAPS WINDS ARE OCCURRING. * IMPACTS...ALTHOUGH SNOW AMOUNTS WILL BE LIGHT...STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. THIS WILL HELP MAKE FOR HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS THIS MORNING. PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN OUT DRIVING FOR THE NEXT FEW HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ IDZ019-201500- /O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1500Z/ UPPER SNAKE HIGHLANDS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DRIGGS...DUBOIS...ISLAND PARK... ST. ANTHONY...EDIE RANCH...MONIDA PASS...ASHTON HILL... TARGHEE PASS...PINE CREEK PASS 308 AM MST MON DEC 20 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING... THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS OF 1 INCH OR LESS. * TIMING...SNOW AND WIND WILL QUICKLY ENDED DURING THE MORNING. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...DRIGGS...DUBOIS...ISLAND PARK... ST. ANTHONY...MONIDA PASS...ASHTON HILL... TARGHEE PASS...PINE CREEK PASS. * WINDS...SUSTAINED WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH EXPECTED. * IMPACTS...ALTHOUGH SNOW AMOUNTS WILL BE LIGHT...STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. THIS WILL HELP MAKE FOR HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS THIS MORNING. PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN OUT DRIVING FOR THE NEXT FEW HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
953 WWUS45 KPIH 201501 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID 801 AM MST MON DEC 20 2010 IDZ023-025-201615- /O.CAN.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-101220T1500Z/ /O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1500Z/ CARIBOU HIGHLANDS-WASATCH MOUNTAINS/IDAHO PORTION- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAVA HOT SPRINGS...SODA SPRINGS... MCCAMMON...FISH CREEK SUMMIT...SWAN VALLEY...GRAYS LAKE NWR... MONTPELIER...GEORGETOWN...PARIS...GEORGETOWN SUMMIT 801 AM MST MON DEC 20 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER STORM WARNING. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. OCCASIONAL LIGHT SNOW MAY CONTINUE ACROSS THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS BUT THE THREAT OF HEAVIER SNOW HAS ENDED. $$ IDZ019-201615- /O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-101220T1500Z/ UPPER SNAKE HIGHLANDS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DRIGGS...DUBOIS...ISLAND PARK... ST. ANTHONY...EDIE RANCH...MONIDA PASS...ASHTON HILL... TARGHEE PASS...PINE CREEK PASS 801 AM MST MON DEC 20 2010 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. OCCASIONAL LIGHT SNOW MAY CONTINUE ACROSS THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS BUT THE THREAT OF HEAVIER SNOW HAS ENDED. $$ HATTINGS
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Pocatello, ID wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 17, 2:15 PM MST, 5 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 17, 2:15 PM MST, 5 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID 215 PM MST FRI DEC 17 2010 .SHORT TERM...TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT. STRONG FETCH OF MOISTURE PUSHING INTO CALIFORNIA AND STRETCHING ACROSS NEVADA THIS AFTERNOON PER WV IMAGERY. MODELS PROG SLIGHT HEIGHT RISES ACROSS EASTERN IDAHO...EFFECTIVELY TURNING FLOW SOUTHWEST. THIS SHOULD ALLOW AREAS OF LIGHT SNOW OVER NORTHERN NEVADA TO TURN NORTH OVERNIGHT. HAVE LEFT WEAK POPS OVERNIGHT ALONG SOUTHERN BORDER. MAIN PUSH OF MOISTURE INTO EASTERN IDAHO ARRIVES WITH SHORTWAVE EARLY DURING THE DAY SATURDAY. TEMPS APPEAR TO REMAIN COLD ENOUGH FOR ALL SNOW THOUGH ELEVATIONS BELOW 4000 FT MAY SEE A TEMPORARY MIX DURING THE AFTERNOON. SOUTHERLY FLOW AT LOWER AND MID LEVELS SHOULD FOCUS PRECIP GENERATION IN THE UPSLOPE AREAS OF THE EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY AND THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS EARLY IN THE DAY. GIVEN THE SLIGHT WARMING AND SLIGHTLY TWEAKED QPF...SNOW AMOUNTS NOW A BIT LOWER FOR SNAKE PLAIN REGIONS FOR SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT. AS A RESULT HAVE DROPPED WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SHOSHONE TO CRATERS OF THE MOON/ARCO AND LEFT A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ALL OF EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY IN ITS PLACE. THE REMAINING WATCH AREAS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED TO A WINTER STORM WARNING GIVEN CONFIDENCE OF HEAVY 24 HOUR SNOW AMOUNTS GENERALLY ABOVE 7000 FT. BRIEF BREAK OCCURS LATE SATURDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY BUT NEXT SHORTWAVE BRINGS ADDITIONAL PRECIP TO THE REGION. SUNDAY DOES APPEAR TO BE THE WARMEST BUT KEPT TEMPS SLIGHTLY BELOW GUIDANCE AS BUFFER PROFILES SUPPORT ONLY A VERY THIN WARM LAYER /50MB DEEP/ NEAR THE SURFACE SUNDAY. CONTINUED PRECIP THROUGH THE DAY MAY PREVENT THE AIRMASS FROM WARMING TOO DRAMATICALLY THOUGH A MIX IS LIKELY AT LEAST BELOW 4500 FEET. OTHERWISE...SUNDAY NIGHT APPEARS TO BE THE NEXT BEST SHORT BREAK IN SHORT TERM AS SECOND MAJOR SHORTWAVE SHIFTS INTO MONTANA AND WEAK TRANSITORY SHORTWAVE RIDGE PUSHES INTO REGION. DMH .LONG TERM...MONDAY THROUGH NEXT FRIDAY. GFS AND EUROPEAN NOW SHOWING SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN LONG TERM PERIOD. EUROPEAN STILL PORING IN WARM AIR IN THE WEDNESDAY TO THURSDAY TIME FRAME WHILE THE GFS CLOSES OFF 500 MILLIBAR LOW AND TRACKS IT SOUTH THROUGH SOUTHERN NEVADA AND UTAH KEEPING COLD AIR OVER SOUTHEAST IDAHO THROUGH THE PERIOD. WITH THESE DIFFERENCES THE GFS IS DRY WEDNESDAY INTO FRIDAY WHILE THE EUROPEAN IS MUCH WETTER. WITH THE VAST DIFFERENCES IN THE MODELS DID NOT ALTER GRIDS ALL THAT MUCH GOING WITH AT LEAST A CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE PERIOD WITH SLIGHTLY WARMER THAN NORMAL TEMPERATURES. GK && .AVIATION...WIDESPREAD VFR CONDITIONS TODAY AHEAD OF SYSTEM APPROACHING SATURDAY. SHOULD REMAIN VFR TONIGHT BUT EVENTUALLY SNOW SHOULD MOVE INTO ALL TAF SITES SATURDAY MORNING AND DROPPED ALL SITES TO IFR IN SNOW BETWEEN 12Z AND 18Z SATURDAY. GK && .PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM MST SUNDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET FOR THE IDZ023-025. WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY IDZ031. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY IDZ017. WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY ABOVE 7500 FEET FOR THE IDZ018. &&
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 17, 6:20 AM MST, 8 hours before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...UPDATED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID 620 AM MST FRI DEC 17 2010 IDZ017>025-031-032-181330- EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY-SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS-UPPER SNAKE HIGHLANDS- UPPER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN-LOWER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN- SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS-CARIBOU HIGHLANDS- CACHE VALLEY/IDAHO PORTION-WASATCH MOUNTAINS/IDAHO PORTION- BIG AND LITTLE WOOD RIVER REGION-LOST RIVER/PAHSIMEROI- 620 AM MST FRI DEC 17 2010 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN IDAHO. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT A CHILLY DAY IS EXPECTED ACROSS EASTERN IDAHO. SOME DENSE FREEZING FOG WILL BE AROUND THROUGH MID MORNING. THE AREAS OF CONCERN ARE IN AND AROUND I-84 FROM THE I-84/86 INTERCHANGE TO THE UTAH BORDER...THE IDAHO PART OF THE CACHE VALLEY AND AROUND BEAR LAKE. BY TONIGHT...CLOUDS WILL BE INCREASING FROM THE SOUTHWEST. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW IS FORECAST FOR THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS AND WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY SNOW WILL INCREASE ACROSS THE AREA SATURDAY AND CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY NIGHT. SNOW WILL BE MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES. DESPITE TEMPERATURES WARMING TO NEAR FREEZING DURING THE DAY IN SOME LOWER VALLEYS...ALL AREAS SHOULD SEE SNOWFALL. BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT MID AND UPPER ELEVATIONS AS WELL AS AREAS WITH DOWNVALLEY WINDS DRAINING INTO THE SNAKE PLAIN...INCLUDING MOST OF THE MAGIC VALLEY. THE FOLLOWING ARE SNOW TOTALS THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... *WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS...8 TO 13 INCHES. *NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS...1 TO 5 INCHES AND LOCALLY HIGHER. *UPPER SNAKE HIGHLANDS...4 TO 10 INCHES. *SOUTHEASTERN MOUNTAINS...5 TO 12 INCHES. *SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS...1 TO 3 INCHES IN THE VALLEYS AND UP TO 7 INCHES IN THE MOUNTAINS. *SNAKE PLAIN...2 TO 5 INCHES WITH 6 TO 9 INCHES ACROSS THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE MAGIC VALLEY AND CRATERS OF THE MOON. ADDITIONAL SNOWFALL WILL OCCUR SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS ACROSS THE WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS AND THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE EASTERN MOUNTAIN RANGES. DURING THE DAY SUNDAY...PORTIONS OF THE MAGIC VALLEY AND LOWER VALLEYS NEAR THE UTAH BORDER WILL SEE TEMPERATURES PUSHING INTO THE MID AND UPPER 3OS WHICH WILL PRODUCE A MIX OF RAIN AND SNOW. THIS WILL LIMIT SNOWFALL IN SOME AREAS UNTIL SUNDAY NIGHT. PERIODS OF RAIN AND SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT IT APPEARS TO BE A RATHER LONG PERIOD OF WET WEATHER ESPECIALLY IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS. THOSE WHO ARE GOING TO BE TRAVELLING OR IN THE BACKCOUNTRY ARE STRONGLY URGED TO STAY ABREAST OF THE LATEST FORECASTS AND STATEMENTS REGARDING NOT ONLY THE WEATHER THIS WEEKEND...BUT ALSO FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WE ASK TRAINED SPOTTERS AND CITIZENS TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. THESE CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE HAIL...TORNADOES...STRONG WIND...DUST STORMS...SNOWFALL... EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES...FREEZING RAIN OR HEAVY RAIN...DENSE FOG...AND FLOODING OR ICE JAMS. INFORMATION ABOUT THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS SHOULD BE CALLED INTO YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN POCATELLO USING THE 1-800 SEVERE WEATHER HOTLINE...OR 208-233-0834.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pocatello, ID issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 5:58 AM MST | Special Weather Statement | PIH | Cassia | 3 hr |
| Dec 17, 2:20 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | PIH | 66 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.