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Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Pocatello, ID
NWS Pocatello, ID issued this winter storm warning at May 15, 2017, 1:50 PM MDT. It took effect at May 16, 2017, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 25 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- May 15, 2017, 1:50 PM MDT (19:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 16, 2017, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- May 17, 2017, 12:56 PM MDT
- In force
- 25 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pocatello, ID
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396 WWUS45 KPIH 151950 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 150 PM MDT Mon May 15 2017 IDZ018-031-032-161000- /O.NEW.KPIH.WS.W.0013.170516T1800Z-170518T0000Z/ Sawtooth Mountains-Big and Little Wood River Region- Lost River/Pahsimeroi- Including the cities of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue, Arco, Challis, and Mackay 150 PM MDT Mon May 15 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Snow, which is in effect from noon Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow may create hazardous travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may become dangerous. * TIMING...Accumulating snow will begin Tuesday afternoon and continue through Wednesday, becoming heavy at times Tuesday evening. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total through Wednesday afternoon of 5 to 12 inches above 6000 feet and 1 to 4 inches in the mountain valleys. * CONFIDENCE...High confidence in timing. Low confidence in accumulations due to dramatically fluctuating snow levels. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Galena Summit and a good portion of the Stanley basin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. Strong winds are also possible which may make travel hazardous at times. && $$ IDZ019-022-023-025-161000- /O.NEW.KPIH.WW.Y.0025.170517T0000Z-170518T0000Z/ Upper Snake Highlands-South Central Highlands-Caribou Highlands- Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion- Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, Victor, Malad City, Oakley, Rockland, Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, and Montpelier 150 PM MDT Mon May 15 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow may create difficult travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may become dangerous. * TIMING...Accumulating snow will begin Tuesday evening and continue through Wednesday, becoming heavy at times late Tuesday night. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total through Wednesday afternoon of 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet and 1 to 4 inches in the mountain valleys. * CONFIDENCE...High confidence in timing. Low confidence in accumulations due to dramatically fluctuating snow levels. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Pine Creek Pass, Fish Creek Summit, Georgetown Summit, and the Island Park area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
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082 WWUS45 KPIH 160912 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 312 AM MDT Tue May 16 2017 IDZ018-031-032-162200- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.170516T1800Z-170518T0000Z/ Sawtooth Mountains-Big and Little Wood River Region- Lost River/Pahsimeroi- Including the cities of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue, Arco, Challis, and Mackay 312 AM MDT Tue May 16 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow may create hazardous travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may become dangerous. * TIMING...Accumulating snow will begin this afternoon and continue through Wednesday, becoming heavy at times this evening. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total through Wednesday afternoon of 5 to 12 inches above 6000 feet and 1 to 4 inches in the mountain valleys. * CONFIDENCE...High confidence in timing. Low confidence in accumulations due to dramatically fluctuating snow levels. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Galena Summit and a good portion of the Stanley basin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. Strong winds are also possible which may make travel hazardous at times. && $$ IDZ019-022-023-025-162200- /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0025.170517T0000Z-170518T0000Z/ Upper Snake Highlands-South Central Highlands-Caribou Highlands- Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion- Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, Victor, Malad City, Oakley, Rockland, Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, and Montpelier 312 AM MDT Tue May 16 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow may create difficult travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may become dangerous. * TIMING...Accumulating snow will begin this evening and continue through Wednesday, becoming heavy at times late tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total through Wednesday afternoon of 5 to 10 inches above 6000 feet and 1 to 4 inches in the mountain valleys. * CONFIDENCE...High confidence in timing. Low confidence in accumulations due to dramatically fluctuating snow levels. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Pine Creek Pass, Fish Creek Summit, Georgetown Summit, and the Island Park area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
305 WWUS45 KPIH 161845 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1245 PM MDT Tue May 16 2017 IDZ018-031-032-171000- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170518T0000Z/ Sawtooth Mountains-Big and Little Wood River Region- Lost River/Pahsimeroi- Including the cities of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue, Arco, Challis, and Mackay 1245 PM MDT Tue May 16 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow may create hazardous travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may become dangerous. * TIMING...Accumulating snow will begin late this afternoon and continue through Wednesday, becoming heavy at times this evening in the mountains. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total through Wednesday afternoon of 4 to 10 inches above 6000 feet and 1 to 3 inches in the mountain valleys. * CONFIDENCE...High confidence in timing. Low confidence in accumulations due to dramatically fluctuating snow levels. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Galena Summit. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. Strong winds are also possible which may make travel hazardous at times. && $$ IDZ019-022-023-025-171000- /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0025.170517T0000Z-170518T0000Z/ Upper Snake Highlands-South Central Highlands-Caribou Highlands- Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion- Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, Victor, Malad City, Oakley, Rockland, Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, and Montpelier 1245 PM MDT Tue May 16 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow may create difficult travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may become dangerous. * TIMING...Accumulating snow will begin later this evening and continue through Wednesday, becoming heavy at times late tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total through Wednesday afternoon of 4 to 9 inches above 6000 feet and 1 to 3 inches in the mountain valleys. * CONFIDENCE...High confidence in timing. Low confidence in accumulations due to dramatically fluctuating snow levels. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Pine Creek Pass, Fish Creek Summit, Georgetown Summit, and the Island Park area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
474 WWUS45 KPIH 170827 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 227 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017 IDZ018-031-032-180000- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170518T0000Z/ Sawtooth Mountains-Big and Little Wood River Region- Lost River/Pahsimeroi- Including the cities of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue, Arco, Challis, and Mackay 227 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow may create hazardous travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may become dangerous. * TIMING...Periods of accumulating snow will begin late this afternoon and continue through today, possibly heavy at times this afternoon in the mountains. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snowfall accumulations through this afternoon of 3 to 6 inches above 6000 feet and 1 to 3 inches in the mountain valleys. * CONFIDENCE...High confidence in timing. Low confidence in accumulations due to dramatically fluctuating snow levels and uncertainty in exact locations of heaviest snow. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Galena Summit. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. Strong winds are also possible which may make travel hazardous at times. && $$ IDZ019-022-023-025-180000- /O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-170518T0000Z/ Upper Snake Highlands-South Central Highlands-Caribou Highlands- Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion- Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, Victor, Malad City, Oakley, Rockland, Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, and Montpelier 227 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow may create difficult travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may become dangerous. * TIMING...Accumulating snow will continue this morning, possibly heavy at times. A break in activity is possible late this morning into early afternoon with additional snow showers developing later this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total through this afternoon of 2 to 8 inches above 6000 feet and 1 to 3 inches in the mountain valleys. * CONFIDENCE...High confidence in timing. Low confidence in accumulations due to dramatically fluctuating snow levels. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Pine Creek Pass, Fish Creek Summit, Georgetown Summit, and the Island Park area. Heaviest amounts are expected in the Island Park and Emigration Pass areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
971 WWUS45 KPIH 171856 WSWPIH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1256 PM MDT Wed May 17 2017 IDZ018-031-032-180300- /O.CAN.KPIH.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170518T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KPIH.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-170518T0300Z/ Sawtooth Mountains-Big and Little Wood River Region- Lost River/Pahsimeroi- Including the cities of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue, Arco, Challis, and Mackay 1256 PM MDT Wed May 17 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. * IMPACTS...Light accumulating snow may create difficult travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may remain dangerous. * TIMING...Accumulating snow will continue this evening before tapering off later tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is expected above 6000 feet MSL through this evening. An inch or less is likely in the valleys below 6000 feet. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Galena Summit. 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. && $$ IDZ019-022-180300- /O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-170518T0300Z/ Upper Snake Highlands-South Central Highlands- Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, Victor, Malad City, Oakley, and Rockland 1256 PM MDT Wed May 17 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow may create difficult travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may remain dangerous. * TIMING...Accumulating snow will continue through this evening before tapering off overnight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is expected above 6000 feet MSL with an inch or less possible in the valleys below 6000 feet. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Island Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IDZ023-025-180300- /O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-170518T0300Z/ Caribou Highlands-Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion- Including the cities of Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, and Montpelier 1256 PM MDT Wed May 17 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow may create difficult travel conditions especially over mountain passes. Backcountry travel and recreation may remain dangerous. * TIMING...Accumulating snow will continue through this evening before tapering off. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is likely above 6000 feet MSL this evening with an inch or less anticipated in the valleys below 6000 feet. * LOCATIONS...Elevations primarily above 6000 feet, including Pine Creek Pass, Fish Creek Summit, and Georgetown Summit. 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. && $$
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Everything else NWS Pocatello, ID issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1:50 PM MDT | Winter Weather Advisory | PIH | 55 hr |
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