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Winter Storm Warning 12, NWS Spokane, WA

December 24, 20174 counties in Washington; Benewah County, Latah County, Nez Perce County, Idaho

NWS Spokane, WA issued this winter storm warning at Dec 24, 2017, 3:28 AM PST for 4 counties in Washington; Benewah County, Latah County, Nez Perce County, Idaho. It took effect at Dec 24, 2017, 7:00 PM PST. It was in force for 21 hr. 15 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2017, 3:28 AM PST (11:28 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2017, 7:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 25, 2017, 4:29 PM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Spokane, WA

Counties Benewah County, ID, Latah County, ID, Nez Perce County, ID, Asotin County, WA, Garfield County, WA, Spokane County, WA, Whitman County, WA

The radar

The Spokane radar (KOTX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 25, 3:56 AM PSTSNOW 2.12 Sw Lewiston, IDASOS STATION LWS, LEWISTON AIRPORT.
Dec 25, 6:21 AM PSTSNOW 21 Wsw Malden, WA
Dec 25, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 18 Nw Anatone, WACO-OP OBSERVER STATION ASNW1, ASOTIN 14 SW.
Dec 25, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 1.23 S Saint Maries, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-BW-3, 2.8 S SAINT MARIES.
Dec 25, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 1.53 Sw Spokane South Hill, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-SP-4, 5.5 S SPOKANE.
Dec 25, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 21 Sse Tum Tum, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-SP-22, 8.7 NW NINE MILE FALLS.
Dec 25, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 24 Se Santa, IDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION FWDI1, FERNWOOD 1SSW.
Dec 25, 7:06 AM PSTSNOW 12 Sse Pomeroy, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-GF-1, 2.5 SE POMEROY.
Dec 25, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 1.72 Wsw Deer Park, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-SP-14, 2.1 WSW DEER PARK.
Dec 25, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 2.32 Ene Chatcolet, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-BW-2, 7.4 WSW ST. MARIES.
Dec 25, 10:00 AM PSTSNOW 2.4Lewiston, ID
Dec 25, 10:07 AM PSTSNOW 2.32 Nnw Spokane, WASTILL SNOWING LIGHTLY.
Dec 25, 10:17 AM PSTSNOW 2.81 S Lewiston, IDSTILL SNOWING.
Dec 25, 11:17 AM PSTSNOW 2.52 Nw Spokane, WA
Dec 25, 12:25 PM PSTSNOW 2.4Millwood, WA

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 00:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 115 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2017-12-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2017-12-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 14 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
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Mixed-layer LCL
1350 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
82 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

As transmitted.

510 
WWUS46 KOTX 241128
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
328 AM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...Moderate to locally Heavy Christmas Eve Snow lingering into 
Christmas...

.Cold air in place over the Inland Northwest along with a
relatively weak storm system will bring widespread snow to the
region Sunday night. Heavier amounts are expected in southeast
Washington and the Idaho Panhandle with light snow lingering in
this area into Christmas day.

IDZ003-026-WAZ032-033-242030-
/O.UPG.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.171225T0300Z-171226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.WS.W.0012.171225T0300Z-171226T0000Z/
Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Washington Palouse-
Including the following locations Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, 
Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, 
Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, 
and Uniontown
328 AM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 7 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai,
  Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax,
  Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown. The
  heaviest accumulations are expected south of a line from La Crosse
  to Colfax to Potlatch. 

* WHEN...7 PM today to 4 PM Monday. The most intense snow period
  will be tonight with intermittent light snow through Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. 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.

&&

$$

WAZ031-242030-
/O.EXA.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.171225T0300Z-171226T0000Z/
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the following locations Anatone, Peola, Mountain Road, 
and Cloverland Road
328 AM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Anatone, Peola, Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...7 PM today to 4 PM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

WAZ034-035-242030-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.171225T0000Z-171225T1500Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the following locations Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, 
Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
328 AM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand 
  Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City.

* WHEN...4 PM today to 7 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

IDZ002-WAZ036-242030-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/
Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Including the following locations Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, 
Hayden, Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford
328 AM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Spokane, 
  Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford.

* WHEN...7 PM today to 10 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

IDZ004-027-242030-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.171225T0300Z-171226T0000Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Including the following locations Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, 
Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, 
Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, and Soldiers Meadow Road
328 AM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with mountain 
  accumulations up to 7 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of
  July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, Kamiah, Craigmont,
  Nezperce, Winchester, and Soldiers Meadow Road. The heaviest
  accumulations will fall south of the Interstate 90 corridor.

* WHEN...7 PM today to 4 PM Monday. Heavier snow rates of
  accumulation are expected overnight tonight. Lingering light
  snow continues into Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
205 
WWUS46 KOTX 242026
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1226 PM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...Moderate to locally Heavy Christmas Eve Snow lingering into
Christmas...

.Cold air in place over the Inland Northwest along with a
relatively weak storm system will bring widespread snow to the
region Sunday night. Heavier amounts are expected in southeast
Washington and the Idaho Panhandle with light snow lingering in
this area into Christmas day.

IDZ003-026-WAZ032-033-250430-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.171225T0300Z-171226T0000Z/
Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Washington Palouse-
Including the following locations Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, 
Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, 
Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, 
and Uniontown
1226 PM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 7 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, 
  Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, 
  Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown. The 
  heaviest accumulations are expected south of a line from La 
  Crosse to Colfax to Potlatch.

* WHEN...7 PM today to 4 PM Monday. The most intense snow period 
  will be tonight with intermittent light snow through Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. 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.

&&

$$

WAZ034-035-250430-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.171225T0000Z-171225T1500Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the following locations Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, 
Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
1226 PM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of up to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand 
  Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City.

* WHEN...4 PM today to 7 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

IDZ002-WAZ036-250430-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/
Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Including the following locations Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, 
Hayden, Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford
1226 PM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Spokane, 
  Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford.

* WHEN...7 PM today to 10 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

IDZ004-027-WAZ031-250430-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.171225T0300Z-171226T0000Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the following locations Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, 
Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, 
Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Soldiers Meadow Road, 
Anatone, Peola, Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road
1226 PM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with mountain 
  accumulations up to 7 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of 
  July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, Kamiah, Craigmont, 
  Nezperce, Winchester, and Soldiers Meadow Road. The heaviest 
  accumulations will fall south of the Interstate 90 corridor.

* WHEN...7 PM today to 4 PM Monday. Heavier snow rates of 
  accumulation are expected overnight tonight. Lingering light 
  snow continues into Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$
622 
WWUS46 KOTX 250419
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
819 PM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...Moderate to locally Heavy Christmas Eve and Christmas Snow...

.Cold air in place over the Inland Northwest along with a
relatively weak storm system will bring widespread snow to the
region tonight into Christmas day. Heavier amounts are expected 
in southeast Washington and the Idaho Panhandle.

IDZ003-026-WAZ032-033-251245-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Washington Palouse-
Including the following locations Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, 
Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, 
Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, 
and Uniontown
819 PM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with
  localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, 
  Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, 
  Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Monday. The most intense snow period will be
  late tonight with intermittent light snow through Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

&&

$$

WAZ034-035-251245-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171225T1500Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the following locations Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, 
Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
819 PM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of up to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand 
  Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

IDZ002-WAZ036-251245-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/
Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Including the following locations Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, 
Hayden, Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford
819 PM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Spokane, 
  Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

IDZ004-027-WAZ031-251245-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the following locations Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, 
Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, 
Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Soldiers Meadow Road, 
Anatone, Peola, Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road
819 PM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with mountain accumulations up 
  to 6 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of 
  July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, Kamiah, Craigmont, 
  Nezperce, Winchester, Soldiers Meadow Road, Anatone, Peola, 
  Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Monday. The most intense snow period will be
  late tonight through early Monday morning with intermittent 
  light snow through Monday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$
913 
WWUS46 KOTX 251037
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
237 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...Moderate to locally Heavy Christmas Snow...

.Cold air in place over the Inland Northwest along with a
relatively weak storm system will bring widespread snow to the
region today. Heavier amounts are expected in southeast 
Washington and the Idaho Panhandle.

WAZ034-035-251145-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171225T1500Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
237 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Steady accumulating snow has ended. Scattered snow showers will 
continue this morning but further accumulations will be light and
spotty.

$$

IDZ003-026-WAZ032-033-252045-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Washington Palouse-
Including the following locations Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, 
Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, 
Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, 
and Uniontown
237 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai,
  Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax,
  Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown. The
  heaviest accumulations are expected south of a line from La 
  Crosse to Potlatch.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered intense snow showers embedded in
  general light snow will bring heavier local accumulations and 
  cause significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

&&

$$

IDZ002-WAZ036-251800-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/
Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Including the following locations Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, 
Hayden, Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford
237 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Spokane, 
  Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

IDZ004-027-WAZ031-252045-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the following locations Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, 
Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, 
Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Soldiers Meadow Road, 
Anatone, Peola, Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road
237 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of 
  July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, Kamiah, Craigmont, 
  Nezperce, Winchester, Soldiers Meadow Road, Anatone, Peola, 
  Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$
406 
WWUS46 KOTX 251741
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
941 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...Snow gradually winding down this afternoon and tonight...

IDZ003-026-WAZ032-033-260000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Washington Palouse-
Including the following locations Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, 
Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, 
Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, 
and Uniontown
941 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow will redevelop this afternoon and continue through
  the evening hours. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, 
  Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, 
  Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

&&

$$

IDZ002-WAZ036-252000-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171225T2000Z/
Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Including the following locations Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, 
Hayden, Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford
941 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Spokane, 
  Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

IDZ004-027-WAZ031-260000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the following locations Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, 
Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, 
Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Soldiers Meadow Road, 
Anatone, Peola, Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road
941 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of 
  July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, Kamiah, Craigmont, 
  Nezperce, Winchester, Soldiers Meadow Road, Anatone, Peola, 
  Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$
030 
WWUS46 KOTX 251956
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1156 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...Snow gradually winding down this afternoon and tonight...

IDZ002-WAZ036-252100-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171225T2000Z/
Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Including the following locations Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, 
Hayden, Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford
1156 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

Snow will diminish to flurries this afternoon with little or no
additional accumulation expected.

$$

IDZ003-026-WAZ032-033-260400-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Washington Palouse-
Including the following locations Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, 
Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, 
Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, 
and Uniontown
1156 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow will redevelop this afternoon and continue through
  this evening. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, 
  Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, 
  Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

&&

$$

IDZ004-WAZ031-260400-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the following locations Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, 
Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, 
Anatone, Peola, Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road
1156 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of 
  July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, Anatone, Peola, Mountain 
  Road, and Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

IDZ027-260400-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Including the following locations Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, 
Winchester, and Soldiers Meadow Road
1156 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will redevelop this afternoon and continue
  overnight. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, and Soldiers 
  Meadow Road.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$
694 
WWUS46 KOTX 260029
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
429 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...Snow gradually winding down tonight...

IDZ003-026-WAZ032-033-260130-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Washington Palouse-
429 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Heavy snow has ended with occasional light snow expected,
especially this evening.

$$

IDZ004-WAZ031-260130-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-Northeast Blue Mountains-
429 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow will continue to decrease with only some occasional snow 
showers possible through the rest of the evening.

$$

IDZ027-260830-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Including the following locations Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, 
Winchester, and Soldiers Meadow Road
429 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, and Soldiers 
  Meadow Road.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
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.

&&

$$

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 Spokane, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 24, 2:22 AM PST, 1 hour 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 24, 2:22 AM PST, 1 hour 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Spokane WA
222 AM PST Sun Dec 24 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Mostly clear, cold weather continues today. Moderate to locally
heavy snow is forecast for tonight into Christmas Day, especially
across southeast Washington and Idaho Panhandle. The rest of the
week will remain colder than normal. Expect periodic chances for
snow. By late in the week a more significant system may arrive. It
will come with milder temperatures, with a risk for a mixture of
precipitation types.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Today through Christmas Day...It looks like it will indeed be a
white Christmas for most of the forecast area...with a runway of
fresh powder for Santa's sleigh. Satellite indicates a well
defined frontal system approaching the northwest Pacific Coast
this morning.

Today will be dry and cold with pockets of morning low clouds and
light winds. It will take most of today to adequately moisten up
the air mass over the forecast area before the front arrives and
precipitation begins. The actual frontal lift...initially some
weak isentropic ascent and low level upslope into the Cascades and
over the deep basin ahead of a dying surface low...evolves into a
shearing deformation band as it moves through the forecast area
overnight. The southeastern zones...like in the last storm of two
days ago...will once again bear the brunt of heavier snow
accumulation as it is here that the remains of the surface low
will eject and some semblance of a coherent frontal surface will
remain...augmented by westerly upslope flow into the rising
terrain of Idaho.

For the most part this will not be a big snow event...with
locations north of Interstate 90 receiving on the order of an
inch or two overnight tonight...and possibly little or no
accumulation in the far northeast near the Canadian border.

The Palouse and points south will see the heaviest amounts. The
water equivalent precipitation is not terribly impressive...but
the snow:water equivalent ratios will likely be on the order of
15 or 20:1. This suggests Winter Storm Warning criteria is
likely...so the existing advisories for the Palouse...the
Alpowa/Pomeroy area and L-C Valley will be upgraded to WSWs. An
Advisory will be issued for the Blues...and the Camas Prairie and
Central Panhandle Mountains will remain advisories. Snow amounts
will be comparably high in these zones but the mountainous nature
requires higher criteria for warning issuance.

On Christmas day a general drying from west to east will envelop
the region and by Monday evening only some lingering light snow
showers will remain in the Panhandle mountains. Temperatures will
remain quite cold and well below normal for the next couple days.
/Fugazzi

Tuesday to Saturday: The Inland NW will be in an active pattern
with several opportunities for precipitation, including the risk
for a significant event late week. While there is ample time for
models to change their stories, they have been hinting at a
potential for a significant system and appear to be trying to
focus on the end of the work week. Initially this week
precipitation looks to be in the form of snow with below normal
temperatures. Yet some milder air may make a run at the area to
allow for some mixed precipitation as early as Thursday over the
far southeast CWA and a broader area along and south of I-90 by
Friday. But first Tuesday the area will be dominated by a west-
northwest flow. This flow and a weak disturbance within it carry a
limited snow threat around the mountains, mainly the Idaho
Panhandle mountains. Some low clouds/stratus will be sloshing
about the region, but there should be some sun mixed in.

Tuesday night into Wednesday a shortwave system moves in from the
west. Models diverge over its track, with some taking in by the
US-BC border and others by the WA-OR border. The southern track is
preferred with better agreement. So a threat of snow will develop
across the much of the region again, but the better risk will be
along and south of Highway 2. This will including the potential
for some significant snow over southeast WA into the central and
southern ID Panhandle. That system moves out but the next will be
on its heels Wednesday night into Thursday, with a warm front and
at least an attenuated plume of moisture nosing toward the region.
It will carry the potential for more light to moderate snow
across the Cascades and ID Panhandle mountains. Decent chances may
also be found over the eastern third of WA and remainder of the
Panhandle. Only a limited risk will be found in the lee of the
Cascades/deeper Columbia Basin. The exception to snow will be over
the L-C valley where the infiltration of some milder air may
allow for a rain/snow mix.

Thursday and especially into Friday the potential a significant
precipitation producer makes a run at the region. Models have been
not totally consistent on this system's track and timing over the
past several days, but in the past 24-hours or so they have
trended to some semblance of a more stable solution. So this
increases confidence slightly to forecast increasing precipitation
through this timeframe, with Friday and Friday evening have the
best threat of significant precipitation. Yet the door is open for
changes given the temperament of the models. Areas toward the
Cascades, Idaho Panhandle and areas north of Highway 2 are more
apt to see snow. However both the GFS and EC indicate a potential
surge of milder air, which could lead to a rain/snow/freezing rain
mix or all rain in areas across the Columbia Basin and southeast
CWA. PWATS rising to 0.50 to 0.70 inches in this region would
support some milder conditions too. Yet the GEM is more
conservative and holds the main mixed risk toward the L-C valley
and the GFS Ensemble Mean is more conservative too, being colder
than the operational GFS. So until I see more solid trend toward
warmer air I will keep more snow in the forecast. Also the
freezing rain potential will be highest at this time in the
leading edges of the system, around Thursday night into Friday
morning coming up through the Columbia Basin. Overall concerns
exists for potential significant winter storm impacts, including
moderate to locally heavy snow and some freezing rain which could
make for some difficult travels and perhaps if heavy enough some
power outage issues. Stay tuned as this system is evolving.

By Saturday the main threat of precipitation shifts into the
mountain zones again, with colder air coming back in to largely
erase the mixed precipitation threat and bring mainly snow. /J. Cote'

&&

.AVIATION...
06Z TAFS: Satellite imagery shows low stratus cover and/or fog
expanding from the Palouse region and the Northern Panhandle into
the Spokane Area. A strengthening easterly gradient across KPUW
and KLWS is expected to keep the low clouds at bay at KPUW and
clear out KLWS by mid morning. Confidence is low how much stratus
or fog will get into KGEG and KSFF since winds are expected to
shift northeast later tonight. This shift may keep the low clouds
advecting northward this evening away from KGEG. KSFF is expected
to see radiation fog develop late tonight that will lift late
Sunday morning. Light snow will increase across the region Sunday
evening. /SVH

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Spokane        21  18  23  11  24  16 /  10  80  40  10  10  30
Coeur d'Alene  23  18  28  14  27  18 /  10  60  40  10  10  30
Pullman        22  18  23  16  27  19 /  10 100  70  30  10  50
Lewiston       27  24  29  20  31  24 /  10  80  70  30  10  40
Colville       19  17  26  10  25  17 /  10  40  20   0  10  20
Sandpoint      22  16  24  12  26  19 /  10  40  20  10  10  30
Kellogg        23  16  23  14  28  18 /  10  80  70  20  20  30
Moses Lake     22  20  27  16  27  18 /  10  90  20  10  10  30
Wenatchee      20  18  24  17  26  19 /  40  90  10  10  10  20
Omak           19  19  26  11  23  19 /  10  70  20  10  10  20

&&

.OTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ID...Winter Weather Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST
     Monday for Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewis and Southern
     Nez Perce Counties.

     Winter Storm Warning from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday
     for Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST
     Monday for Coeur d'Alene Area.

WA...Winter Weather Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST
     Monday for Northeast Blue Mountains.

     Winter Storm Warning from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday
     for Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST
     Monday for Spokane Area.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST
     Monday for Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 23, 2:22 PM PST, 13 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Spokane WA
222 PM PST Sat Dec 23 2017

IDZ003-004-026-027-WAZ031>033-242230-
Idaho Palouse-Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewiston Area-
Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-Northeast Blue Mountains-
Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse-
222 PM PST Sat Dec 23 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Idaho...
North Central Idaho and Southeast Washington.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Colder tonight with tempertures in the teens to near single
digits.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

A storm system Sunday night through Christmas Day has the
potential to bring 2 to 5 inches of snow accumulation to the
region making travel slippery during the Christmas Eve travel
period.

IDZ002-WAZ034>036-041>044-242230-
Coeur d'Alene Area-Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
Spokane Area-Wenatchee Area-East Slopes Northern Cascades-
Okanogan Valley-Waterville Plateau-
222 PM PST Sat Dec 23 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Idaho...
Central Washington...East Central Washington...North Central
Washington and Northeast Washington.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Cold again tonight with blow normal low temperatures in the teens
to near single digits.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

A relatively weak storm system Sunday night and Christmas day has
the potential to bring 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation to the
Columbia Basin and 2 to 4 inches to the Cascades during the
Christmas Eve travel period.

IDZ001-WAZ037-038-242230-
Northern Panhandle-Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands-
222 PM PST Sat Dec 23 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Idaho...
North Central Washington and Northeast Washington.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.