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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Pocatello, ID

February 24, 2018

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this winter storm warning at Feb 24, 2018, 9:41 PM MST. It took effect at Feb 25, 2018, 1:00 PM MST. It was in force for 32 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 24, 2018, 9:41 PM MST (04:41 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2018, 1:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 26, 2018, 9:00 PM MST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Pocatello, ID

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WWUS45 KPIH 250441
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
941 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

IDZ018-031-251200-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180225T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.WS.W.0002.180225T1800Z-180226T1200Z/
Sawtooth Mountains-Big and Little Wood River Region-
Including the cities of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Ketchum, 
and Bellevue
941 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST
MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches,
  with amounts up to 16 inches near ridgetop level.

* WHERE...Highway 21 from Banner Summit to Stanley and Highway 75
  from Bellevue to Sunbeam including Carey, Picabo, Hailey and
  Ketchum.

* WHEN...Heaviest snowfall will fall from 2 PM Sunday to 2 AM 
  Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

IDZ017-020-021-250545-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180225T1300Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-
941 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Most of the snow has ended for the night. Therefore the advisory
is cancelled.

$$

IDZ022-251200-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180225T1300Z/
South Central Highlands-
941 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional
  snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...I 84 from Idahome to the Utah border and I 15 from Malad
  Pass to the Utah border.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

IDZ019-023-025-251200-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180225T1300Z/
Upper Snake Highlands-Caribou Highlands-
Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion-
Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Driggs, Victor, 
Henry, Soda Springs, and Montpelier
941 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Highway 30 from I 15 to the Wyoming border, Interstate
  15 from Inkom to Malad Pass. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
6 follow-up statements
331 
WWUS45 KPIH 251028
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
328 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

IDZ019-260000-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180225T1300Z/
/O.EXB.KPIH.WS.W.0002.180225T2000Z-180227T0000Z/
Upper Snake Highlands-
Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Driggs, and Victor
328 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions and reduced visibilities causing periods of
  white-out conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 12 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Snake Highlands area including the Teton Valley,
  Ashton and Raynolds Pass. US-20 north of Rexburg, US-33 east of
  Sugar City and I-15 north of Dubois to the Montana border.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts as high as
  50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

IDZ018-031-260000-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WS.W.0002.180225T2000Z-180226T1200Z/
Sawtooth Mountains-Big and Little Wood River Region-
Including the cities of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Ketchum, 
and Bellevue
328 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions and reduced visibilities causing periods of
  white-out conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Sawtooth Mountains and Big and Little Wood River Region
  including Galena Summit, Banner Summit, Stanley, Ketchum and
  Hailey. Highway 75 north of Hailey to Stanley and Highway 21
  from Stanley to Banner Summit. 

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

IDZ032-260000-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WW.Y.0015.180226T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
Lost River/Pahsimeroi-
Including the cities of Arco, Challis, and Mackay
328 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches at valley floors, with
  localized amounts up to 8 inches above 7000 ft, are expected.

* WHERE...Lost River/Pahsimeroi County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

IDZ022-023-025-260000-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
South Central Highlands-Caribou Highlands-
Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion-
Including the cities of Henry, Soda Springs, and Montpelier
328 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Plan on difficult travel conditions and reduced
  visibilities. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches,
  with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected.
  Approximately 10 inches are expected on Pine Creek Pass.

* WHERE...South Central Highlands, Caribou Highlands and Wasatch 
  Mountains/Idaho Portion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
274 
WWUS45 KPIH 252026
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
126 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018


IDZ018-031-261100-
/O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180226T1200Z/
Sawtooth Mountains-Big and Little Wood River Region-
Including the cities of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Ketchum, 
and Bellevue
126 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches, with higher elevation amounts up to 17 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sawtooth Mountains and Big and Little Wood River 
  Region including Galena Summit, Banner Summit, Stanley, 
  Ketchum and Hailey. Highway 75 north of Hailey to Stanley and 
  Highway 21 from Stanley to Banner Summit.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

IDZ019-261100-
/O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
Upper Snake Highlands-
Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Driggs, and Victor
126 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8
  inches, with higher elevation amounts up to 18 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Upper Snake Highlands area including the Teton Valley, 
  Ashton and Raynolds Pass. US-20 north of Rexburg, US-33 east 
  of Sugar City and I-15 north of Dubois to the Montana border.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

IDZ020-261100-
/O.EXB.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180226T1700Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls and Rexburg
126 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust through
  mid evening. Very gusty winds will continue overnight, with snow
  moving into the region around 9 pm MST. Snow and blowing snow
  then expected overnight. Plan on reduced visibility in either
  blowing snow or blowing dust, and slippery road conditions after
  the snow starts. In addition, areas of poor visibility are
  expected. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...The Upper Snake River Plain, including Arco, the INL,
  Idaho Falls, and Rexburg.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting dust through the evening, then
  blowing and drifting snow overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

IDZ017-021-261100-
/O.EXB.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.180226T0300Z-180226T1700Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Pocatello
126 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. Areas
  along Interstate 86 could see lower snow amounts.

* WHERE...The Eastern Magic Valley and Lower Snake River Plain,
  including Burley, Shoshone, American Falls and Pocatello.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

IDZ024-261100-
/O.EXA.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
Cache Valley/Idaho Portion-
Including the city of Preston
126 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will redevelop across the region this evening. Plan
  on slippery road conditions, including during the morning
  commute on Monday. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Idaho portion of the Cache Valley, including Preston.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

IDZ022-023-025-261100-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
South Central Highlands-Caribou Highlands-
Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion-
Including the cities of Henry, Soda Springs, and Montpelier
126 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow will redevelop across the region
  this evening. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition,
  areas of poor visibility are expected. Additional snow
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with higher elevation amounts 
  up to 15 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...South Central Highlands, Caribou Highlands and Wasatch 
  Mountains/Idaho Portion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

IDZ032-261100-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0015.180226T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
Lost River/Pahsimeroi-
Including the cities of Arco, Challis, and Mackay
126 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with higher elevation 
  amounts up to 10 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Lost River/Pahsimeroi County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
171 
WWUS45 KPIH 261015
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
315 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018


IDZ018-031-261800-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180226T1800Z/
Sawtooth Mountains-Big and Little Wood River Region-
Including the cities of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Ketchum, 
and Bellevue
315 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Sawtooth Mountains and Big and Little Wood River 
  Region including Galena Summit, Banner Summit, Stanley, 
  Ketchum and Hailey. Highway 75 north of Hailey to Stanley and 
  Highway 21 from Stanley to Banner Summit.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

IDZ019-261800-
/O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
Upper Snake Highlands-
Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Driggs, and Victor
315 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on 
  difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Upper Snake Highlands area including the Teton Valley, 
  Ashton and Raynolds Pass. US-20 north of Rexburg, US-33 east 
  of Sugar City and I-15 north of Dubois to the Montana border.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

IDZ020-261800-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180226T1800Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls and Rexburg
315 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Upper Snake River Plain, including Arco, the INL, 
  Idaho Falls, and Rexburg.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

IDZ017-021-261800-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180226T1800Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Pocatello
315 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In 
  addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...The Eastern Magic Valley and Lower Snake River Plain, 
  including Burley, Shoshone, American Falls and Pocatello.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

IDZ022>025-261800-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
South Central Highlands-Caribou Highlands-
Cache Valley/Idaho Portion-Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion-
Including the cities of Henry, Soda Springs, Preston, 
and Montpelier
315 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In 
  addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...South Central Highlands, Caribou Highlands and Wasatch 
  Mountains/Idaho Portion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

IDZ032-261800-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
Lost River/Pahsimeroi-
Including the cities of Arco, Challis, and Mackay
315 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lost River/Pahsimeroi County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over 
  mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
455 
WWUS45 KPIH 261809
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1109 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

IDZ018-031-261915-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180226T1800Z/
Sawtooth Mountains-Big and Little Wood River Region-
Including the cities of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Ketchum, 
and Bellevue
1109 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

The threat of heavy snow has ended for the Wood River and Sawtooth
mountains. Some areas of light snow with additional accumulations
up to 2 inches are possible through early this evening. Motorists
traveling on rural highways should remain vigilant for areas of
blowing and drifting snow across roadways and difficult driving
conditions at times.

$$

IDZ020-261915-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180226T1800Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls and Rexburg
1109 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

Road conditions have improved this morning with areas of light
snowfall and blowing snow. Less than an inch of additional 
accumulation is anticipated through the remainder of the 
afternoon and thus the advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

IDZ017-021-261915-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180226T1800Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Pocatello
1109 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

Road conditions have improved this morning with areas of light
snowfall continuing at times. Less than an inch of additional 
accumulation is anticipated through the remainder of the afternoon
and thus the advisory has been allowed to expire..

$$

IDZ019-270000-
/O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
Upper Snake Highlands-
Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Driggs, and Victor
1109 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow continuing. Plan on difficult
  travel road conditions with areas of blowing and drifting snow.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Snake Highlands area including the Teton Valley, 
  Ashton and Raynolds Pass. US-20 north of Rexburg, US-33 east 
  of Sugar City and I-15 north of Dubois to the Montana border.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over mountain 
  passes.

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 can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

IDZ022>025-270000-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
South Central Highlands-Caribou Highlands-
Cache Valley/Idaho Portion-Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion-
Including the cities of Henry, Soda Springs, Preston, 
and Montpelier
1109 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Light to moderate snow continuing. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are
  expected, especially from Malad Pass eastward.

* WHERE...South Central Highlands, Caribou Highlands and Wasatch 
  Mountains/Idaho Portion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially over mountain 
  passes.

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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

IDZ032-270000-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
Lost River/Pahsimeroi-
Including the cities of Arco, Challis, and Mackay
1109 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Light snow continuing with areas of blowing and drifting
  snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow
  accumulations up to one inch is expected.

* WHERE...Lost River/Pahsimeroi County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
350 
WWUS45 KPIH 262027
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
127 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

IDZ032-262130-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
Lost River/Pahsimeroi-
127 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat of moderate snow has ended and thus the Winter Weather
Advisory has been cancelled for the remainder of today. Light 
snow will continue to fall through early evening with upwards of 
an inch of additional accumulation. Motorists traveling through 
the Lost River area should be prepared for areas with blowing and 
drifting snow and potentially difficult driving conditions.

$$

IDZ022-024-262130-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
South Central Highlands-Cache Valley/Idaho Portion-
127 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat of moderate snow has ended and thus the Winter Weather
Advisory has been cancelled for the remainder of today. Light 
snow will continue to fall through early evening with upwards of 
an inch of additional accumulation possible over mountain passes.

$$

IDZ019-270400-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180227T0400Z/
Upper Snake Highlands-
Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Driggs, and Victor
127 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate snow will continue with areas of blowing and
  drifting snow producing difficult travel conditions. Additional
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected through early
  this evening.

* WHERE...Upper Snake Highlands area including the Teton Valley, 
  Ashton and Raynolds Pass. US-20 north of Rexburg, US-33 east 
  of Sugar City and I-15 north of Dubois to the Montana border.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 25 mph will cause areas of 
  blowing and drifting snow, especially over mountain passes.

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 can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

IDZ023-025-270400-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180227T0400Z/
Caribou Highlands-Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion-
Including the cities of Henry, Soda Springs, and Montpelier
127 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate snow will continue with areas of blowing and
  drifting snow creating difficult travel conditions. Additional
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible through early
  this evening.

* WHERE...Caribou Highlands and the Idaho portion of the Wasatch
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 25 mph will cause areas of 
  blowing and drifting snow, especially over mountain passes.

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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
111 
WWUS45 KPIH 270359
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
859 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

IDZ019-270500-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180227T0400Z/
Upper Snake Highlands-
Including the cities of St. Anthony, Ashton, Driggs, and Victor
859 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Snow will continue to diminish tonight and winds have weakened.
Therefore the warning will expire at 9 PM.

$$

IDZ023-025-270500-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180227T0400Z/
Caribou Highlands-Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion-
Including the cities of Henry, Soda Springs, and Montpelier
859 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Snow will continue to diminish tonight and winds have weakened.
Therefore the advisory will expire at 9 PM.

$$

Valle

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 Feb 24, 8:19 PM MST, 1 hour 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 8:19 PM MST, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
819 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

.UPDATE...

Downslope wind from the south has really dampened snow amounts
along the 15 corridor from Pocatello to Idaho Falls. The 86/84
corridors are getting good snow w/ blowing/drifting. Also the
south/eastern highlands as well. Will likely drop the advisories
for the Magic Valley/Snake Plain and central Idaho mountains
within the next couple of hours. Still watching a weak
circulation around the Burley area combined with the fact that the
wind in Pocatello has finally gone southwest, may still see some
additional light snow.

Valle

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 148 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018/

SHORT TERM...Tonight through Monday night. Very active short term
pattern ongoing. Pair of shortwaves continue to push through East
Idaho. First still lingering with light snow over the southeast
corner of the forecast area while second main shortwave still
pushing into western border of state. Broad area of moisture
associated with second wave pushing into central mountains and
precipitation expected to continue or spread across most of the
region remainder of the afternoon into early evening. Light
orographic snows also still continuing in eastern highlands. Brief
break in action occurring across upper Snake region between
shortwaves per VIS/IR sat imagery, but should be short lived as
next batch works across. Winds remain a concern as well this
afternoon and evening with observations showing gusts 25-35 in
many locations. Have kept blowing snow mention going. Second
shortwave axis drives across the region 03z-09z, which should
bring an end to much of the heavier snowfall, though is likely to
persist at least lightly along WY border under favored NW flow.
Will leave current advisory in place, though expect that it will
likely be able to drop early most if not all areas. Next system
works into central mountains mid to late afternoon Sunday,
spreading across the region Sunday night through Monday. Bulk of
snow falls in the central mountains Sunday night, and for the rest
of the area Monday. Gusty winds again expected, and could be
enough for another round of blowing/drifting. It is a close call
as to whether or not to extend current advisory into second event
given the short break between. However, given that this is truly a
second event related to a different upper feature, will opt to
use current headline only for this event and allow for second
issuance to second event. Snow amounts and wind speeds not
expected to be sufficient enough to warrant upgrade to a warning
at this time. Trough axis for second event shifts across the
region Monday night, so precip chances taper off overnight. DMH

LONG TERM...Tuesday through next Saturday. Upper troughing will
remain over the West with the GFS and ECMWF depicting a cutoff low
over California Tuesday morning. Models begin to eject the upper low
across the Desert Southwest while introducing a brief period of
ridging over the PAC NW. As we head into Wednesday night, moisture
begins to surge onshore once again ahead of a deep upper trough. GFS
actually develops an upper low off the WA/OR coast around this time,
but it rapidly fills in place of a deeper upper low coming in from
the Gulf of Alaska. Onset of precip will generally be Wednesday
night to Thursday morning over the Central Mountains, then spreading
to the rest of the forecast area through Thursday afternoon. We
should remain under a cyclonic flow aloft through the weekend,
keeping slight chance to chance PoPs over most of the forecast area.
Hinsberger

AVIATION...A band of snow along Interstate 15 between KPIH and KIDA
may cause some LIFR conditions at those terminals, but main area of
snow should arrive around mid afternoon. The winds accompanying the
snow will also increase chances for blowing and drifting. Should see
snow ending late tonight, but blowing snow still a possibility with
winds 15 to 20 kts during the overnight hours across the Snake
Plain. Hinsberger

&&

.PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM MST Sunday for IDZ017>023-025-
031.

&&

The office that day

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