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Winter Storm Warning 12, NWS Spokane, WA

December 10, 20217 counties in Washington; 6 counties in Idaho

NWS Spokane, WA issued this winter storm warning at Dec 10, 2021, 2:44 AM PST for 7 counties in Washington; 6 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Dec 10, 2021, 6:00 PM PST. It was in force for 40 hr. 38 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 10, 2021, 2:44 AM PST (10:44 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2021, 6:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 12, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Spokane, WA

Counties Benewah County, ID, Bonner County, ID, Boundary County, ID, Kootenai County, ID, Latah County, ID, Shoshone County, ID, Asotin County, WA, Chelan County, WA, Garfield County, WA, Okanogan County, WA, Pend Oreille County, WA, Spokane County, WA, Stevens County, WA

The radar

The Spokane radar (KOTX), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:44 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 11, 6:00 AM PSTSNOW 2.53 S Diamond Lake, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-PO-1 5.6 NE ELK.
Dec 11, 6:53 AM PSTSNOW 1.22 Nnw Evans, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-ST-11 2 NNW EVANS.
Dec 11, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 0.23 Wsw Clayton, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-ST-1 2.6 SW CLAYTON.
Dec 11, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 0.25 Nnw Ardenvoir, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-CH-22 12.2 NW ENTIAT.
Dec 11, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 0.53 Ne Onaway, IDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION PTLI1 2.7 NE ONAWAY.
Dec 11, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 0.54 E Laclede, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-BR-33 DOVER 6.4 SW.
Dec 11, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 0.55 Sw Northport, WACO-OP OBSERVER STATION NHPW1 5.0 SW NORTHPORT.
Dec 11, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 1.19 W Twisp, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-OK-34 TWISP 9.3 W.
Dec 11, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 1.9Leavenworth, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-CH-50 LEAVENWORTH 0.4 W.
Dec 11, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 29 N Metaline Falls, WACO-OP OBSERVER STATION BDDW1 9.1 N METALINE FALLS.
Dec 11, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 4.56 Ese Mazama, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-OK-16 6.8 NNW WINTHROP.
Dec 11, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 71 Nnw Plain, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-CH-33 12.4 N LEAVENWORTH.
Dec 11, 7:30 AM PSTSNOW 1Bonners Ferry, IDMESONET STATION BONI1 BONNERS FERRY.
Dec 11, 7:35 AM PSTSNOW 1.84 Sw Hope, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-BR-28 4.4 SW HOPE.
Dec 11, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 0.81 Ene Athol, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-KT-3 1.5 ENE ATHOL.
Dec 11, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 0.84 Ene Laclede, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-BR-14 6.2 WSW SAGLE.
Dec 11, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 1.41 Ese Kellogg, IDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION KLGI1 KELLOGG.
Dec 11, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 1.52 S Anatone, WACOCORAHS STATION WA-AS-4 ANATONE 2.3 S.
Dec 11, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 4Spirit Lake, IDOBSERVATION SHARED WITH PICTURE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 11, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 4.75 Ene Colburn, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-BR-29 SANDPOINT 10.3 NNE.
Dec 11, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 59 Se Elmira, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-BR-27 13.9 NE SANDPOINT.
Dec 11, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 712 Nnw Lucerne, WACO-OP OBSERVER STATION STEW1 STEHEKIN COOP.
Dec 11, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 10.59 W Lucerne, WACO-OP OBSERVER STATION HLDW1 8.6 W LUCERNE.
Dec 11, 8:20 AM PSTSNOW 2.57 Wsw Tiger, WATRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS 2.5 OF SNOW. NOT SNOWING NOW. VERY WINDY. POWER IS OUT.
Dec 11, 8:30 AM PSTSNOW 8.53 Nne Winton, WASINCE 1400 11 DEC, TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED 8.5 OF NEW SNOW. AT 0830 12 DEC, STILL SNOWING AT 33°.
Dec 11, 8:30 AM PSTSNOW 8.53 Nne Winton, WASINCE 1400 11 DEC, TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED 8.5 OF NEW SNOW. AT 0830 12 DEC, STILL SNOWING AT 33°.
Dec 11, 8:40 AM PSTSNOW 21 N Sandpoint, IDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION SPTI1 0.8 N SANDPOINT.
Dec 11, 9:00 AM PSTSNOW 1.41 Ese Kellogg, IDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION KLGI1 KELLOGG.
Dec 11, 9:00 AM PSTSNOW 1.9Avery, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-SH-2 0.1 S AVERY.
Dec 11, 9:00 AM PSTSNOW 38 W Meadow Creek, IDREPORT PROVIDED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. 3 INCHES OF SLOPPY WET SNOW. LOCATION ESTIMATED.
Dec 11, 9:00 AM PSTSNOW 8.32 Nw Mazama, WACO-OP OBSERVER STATION MZAW1 1.6 NW MAZAMA.
Dec 11, 9:34 AM PSTSNOW 32 Ssw Leavenworth, WASNOW TRANSITION TO RAIN OVER THE LAST 30 MINUTES THEN STOPPED IN THE LAST 10 MINUTES.
Dec 11, 9:38 AM PSTSNOW 143 Nw Winton, WASECOND HAND REPORT FROM PUBLIC OF AN ESTIMATED 14 INCHES OF NEW SNOW AT THE REST STOP WEST OF COLES CORNER ALONG HWY2.
Dec 11, 10:00 AM PSTSNOW 4Clark Fork, IDREPORT PROVIDED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. LOCATION ESTIMATED.
Dec 11, 10:00 AM PSTSNOW 81 Nw Plain, WAREPORT PROVIDED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. 8 INCHES OVERNIGHT AND STILL SNOWING HARD AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Dec 11, 10:15 AM PSTSNOW 5.56 Se Elmira, IDELEVATION 2955 FEET MSL. STILL SNOWING WITH 34 DEGREE TEMPERATURE.
Dec 11, 3:32 PM PSTSNOW 1Winthrop, WACO-OP OBSERVER STATION WNPW1 WINTHROP.
Dec 12, 8:46 AM PSTSNOW 54 Se Viola, IDSNOW STARTED ACCUMULATING SOME TIME BEFORE 4AM AND STOPPED NEAR 845AM.

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, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 78 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 2021-12-10Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2021-12-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 112 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
756 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

190 
WWUS46 KOTX 101044
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
244 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HEAVY SNOW FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

.A winter storm will spread snow into the Cascades Friday 
afternoon...with snow becoming heavy Friday evening through early 
Sunday morning across Northern Washington and North Idaho. Travel 
will be very difficult over Stevens Pass and Lookout Pass during 
this winter storm. Snow is expected to decrease early Sunday.

WAZ047>049-102300-
/O.UPG.KOTX.WS.A.0007.211211T0600Z-211212T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.WS.W.0012.211211T0200Z-211212T1200Z/
Central Chelan County-Western Chelan County-Western Okanogan
County-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, Plain, Leavenworth,
Methow, Holden Village, Twisp, Loup Loup Pass, Stehekin,
Conconully, and Stevens Pass
244 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  7 inches in the valleys and 10 to 20 inches possible in 
  the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Mazama, Winthrop, Plain, Leavenworth, Holden Village, 
  Twisp, Loup Loup Pass, Stehekin and Stevens Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow for Friday night through Saturday night could 
  result in very difficult to impossible travel conditions. Travel 
  over Stevens Pass is not advised during this period of heavy snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

WAZ037-102300-
/O.EXB.KOTX.WS.A.0007.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Chewelah, Colville, Northport, Flowery
Trail Road, Orin-Rice Road, Newport, Deer Park,
Springdale-Hunters Road, and Kettle Falls
244 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches 
  possible in the valleys...with up to 7 inches towards the Idaho 
  border. 7 to 12 inches is possible in the mountains. Winds will be 
  gusty, especially over higher terrain.

* WHERE...Chewelah, Colville, Northport, Flowery Trail Road, 
  Orin-Rice Road, Newport, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, and 
  Kettle Falls.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IDZ001-004-102300-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WS.A.0007.211211T0600Z-211212T1200Z/
Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Eastport, Sandpoint,
Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Bonners Ferry, Mullan, Athol,
Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Pinehurst,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River
244 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches in the valleys and 10 and 20 inches possible in the 
  mountains. Temperatures will warm Saturday afternoon with snow 
  changing to rain in many of the valleys. The mountains will remain 
  snowing. Winds will be gusty, especially over the higher terrain.

* WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Eastport, Sandpoint, Wallace, Osburn, 
  Dobson Pass, Bonners Ferry, Mullan, Athol, Spirit Lake, Kellogg, 
  St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Pinehurst, Schweitzer Mountain 
  Road, and Priest River.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult this evening through 
  Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

LN
7 follow-up statements
346 
WWUS46 KOTX 102231
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
231 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HEAVY SNOW FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

.A winter storm will spread increasing snow into the region through 
Saturday morning...with snow becoming heavy Friday evening through 
early Sunday morning across the Cascades, far NE Washington, and 
North Idaho. Travel will be very difficult over Stevens Pass and 
Lookout Pass during this winter storm. Snow is expected to decrease 
early Sunday.

IDZ001-004-111415-
/O.UPG.KOTX.WS.A.0007.211211T0600Z-211212T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KOTX.WS.W.0012.211211T0600Z-211212T1200Z/
Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Eastport, Sandpoint,
Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Bonners Ferry, Mullan, Athol,
Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Pinehurst,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River
231 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM 
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Drifting and blowing snow in the 
  mountains. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches valleys Friday 
  night into Saturday morning and in the mountains 1 to 2 FEET 
  through Sunday morning. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Eastport, Sandpoint, Wallace, Osburn, 
  Dobson Pass, Bonners Ferry, Mullan, Athol, Kellogg, St. Maries, 
  Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Pinehurst, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and 
  Priest River.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.  

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Valley accumulations will be through Saturday 
  morning as temperatures warm above freezing by Saturday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ037-111415-
/O.UPG.KOTX.WS.A.0007.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KOTX.WS.W.0012.211211T0600Z-211211T2000Z/
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Chewelah, Colville, Northport, Flowery
Trail Road, Orin-Rice Road, Newport, Deer Park,
Springdale-Hunters Road, and Kettle Falls
231 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON 
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Drifting and blowing snow in the 
  mountains. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the 
  valleys and 10 to 16 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as 
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Chewelah, Colville, Northport, Flowery Trail Road, 
  Orin-Rice Road, Newport, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, and 
  Kettle Falls.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to Noon PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ031-111415-
/O.EXB.KOTX.WS.W.0012.211211T0600Z-211212T1200Z/
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Cloverland Road
231 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM 
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Blowing and drifting snow. Total snow 
  accumulation 12 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ047>049-111415-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.211211T0200Z-211212T1200Z/
Central Chelan County-Western Chelan County-Western Okanogan
County-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, Plain, Leavenworth,
Methow, Holden Village, Twisp, Loup Loup Pass, Stehekin,
Conconully, and Stevens Pass
231 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  7 inches in the valleys except 8 to 14 inches Stehekin and Mazama 
  areas. In the mountains 2 to 3 FEET along the Cascade crest. 2 to 
  6 inches for Loup Loup and Blewett Pass areas. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph with local blowing and drifting snow in the 
  mountains.

* WHERE...Mazama, Winthrop, Plain, Leavenworth, Methow, Holden 
  Village, Twisp, Loup Loup Pass, Stehekin, Conconully, and Stevens 
  Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very challenging especially over the 
  Cascade passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IDZ003-111415-
/O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.211211T0600Z-211211T1800Z/
Idaho Palouse-
Including the cities of Potlatch, Moscow, Plummer, and Genesee
231 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 
AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with local drifting snow.

* WHERE...Potlatch, Moscow, Plummer, and Genesee.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

JW
581 
WWUS46 KOTX 111201
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
401 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

.A winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow to the Cascades, 
far NE Washington, and North Idaho. Travel will be very difficult 
over Stevens Pass and Lookout Pass during this winter storm. Snow is 
expected to decrease early Sunday.

IDZ001-004-111830-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Eastport, Sandpoint,
Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Bonners Ferry, Mullan, Athol,
Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Pinehurst,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River
401 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Drifting and 
  blowing snow in the mountains. Additional snow accumulations of 1 
  to 3 inches in the valleys and 10 to 20 inches in the mountains 
  above 3000 feet.

* WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Eastport, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson 
  Pass, Mullan, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, 
  Pinehurst, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult in the mountains. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ031-111830-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Cloverland Road
401 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 15 
  inches mainly above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. 
  Blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ037-111830-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211211T2000Z/
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Chewelah, Colville, Northport, Flowery
Trail Road, Orin-Rice Road, Newport, Deer Park,
Springdale-Hunters Road, and Kettle Falls
401 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of less than 1 
  inch in the valleys. 5 to 10 inches in the mountains above 3500 
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Drifting and blowing snow 
  in the mountains.

* WHERE...Flowery Trail Road, Orin-Rice Road, Springdale-Hunters 
  Road.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could bring down 
  tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ047>049-111830-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Central Chelan County-Western Chelan County-Western Okanogan
County-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, Plain, Leavenworth,
Methow, Holden Village, Twisp, Loup Loup Pass, Stehekin,
Conconully, and Stevens Pass
401 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of half an inch 
  to 2 inches in the valleys except 3 to 6 inches Stehekin and 
  Mazama areas. In the mountains above 4000 feet an additional 6 to 
  12 inches...with up to 20 inches along the crest and at Stevens 
  Pass. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Drifting and blowing snow 
  in the mountains.

* WHERE...Mazama, Plain, Holden Village, Loup Loup Pass, Stehekin, 
  and Stevens Pass.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very challenging especially over the 
  Stevens Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IDZ003-111800-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
Idaho Palouse-
Including the cities of Potlatch, Moscow, Plummer, and Genesee
401 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow...mixed at times with rain. Additional snow 
  accumulations of half an inch to 2 inches in the lower elevations. 
  Above 3000 feet additional accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph with local drifting snow.

* WHERE...Potlatch and Plummer.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

LN
723 
WWUS46 KOTX 111719
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
919 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

WAZ037-111830-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211211T2000Z/
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Chewelah, Colville, Northport, Flowery
Trail Road, Orin-Rice Road, Newport, Deer Park,
Springdale-Hunters Road, and Kettle Falls
919 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Little to no additional accumulations are expected in the valleys 
with up to 2 inches of additional accumulation in the mountains 
through the afternoon.

$$

IDZ003-111830-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
Idaho Palouse-
Including the cities of Potlatch, Moscow, Plummer, and Genesee
919 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wet snow will continue this morning mainly above 2500 feet with 
little to no additional accumulations expected as temperatures climb 
to above freezing.

$$

IDZ001-004-120130-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Lookout Pass, Eastport, Dobson Pass,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Mullan
919 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY 
ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Drifting and 
  blowing snow in the mountains. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 
  16 inches above 3000 feet with little to no additional 
  accumulations in the valleys.

* WHERE...Lookout Pass, Eastport, Dobson Pass, Schweitzer Mountain 
  Road, and Mullan.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult in the mountains 
  including Lookout Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ031-120130-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Cloverland Road
919 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 13 
  inches mainly above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. 
  Blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ047>049-120130-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Central Chelan County-Western Chelan County-Western Okanogan
County-
Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, Mazama, and
Stevens Pass
919 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional valley accumulations up to 2 inches. 
  In the mountains an additional 8 to 15 inches near the Cascade 
  crest. Lighter snow amounts away from the crest with up to 3 
  inches Loup Loup and Blewett Passes. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph. Drifting and blowing snow in the mountains.

* WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, Mazama, and Stevens Pass.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very challenging especially over the 
  Stevens Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

JW
117 
WWUS46 KOTX 112126
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
126 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

WAZ047-049-112230-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Central Chelan County-Western Okanogan County-
126 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

IDZ001-004-121200-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1800Z/
Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Lookout Pass, Eastport, Dobson Pass,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Mullan
126 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 
3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Drifting and 
  blowing snow in the mountains. Additional snow accumulations 6 to 
  12 inches in the mountains.

* WHERE...Lookout Pass, Dobson Pass, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and 
  Mullan.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult in the mountains 
  including Lookout Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ031-121200-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Cloverland Road
126 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 
  inches mainly above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. 
  Blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ048-121200-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens
Pass
126 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very challenging especially over Stevens 
  Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

JW
613 
WWUS46 KOTX 120346
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
746 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

WAZ031-120500-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Cloverland Road
746 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The snow forecast has been decreased for the remainder of the night 
into Sunday morning. An additional 3 to 5 inches are expected from 8 
PM Saturday to 10 AM Sunday above 4000 feet.

$$

IDZ001-004-121315-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1800Z/
Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Lookout Pass, Eastport, Dobson Pass,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Mullan
746 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY 
ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 
  inches for the mountains around Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches for the mountains 
  around Kellogg, Mullan, and Clarkia.

* WHERE...Lookout Pass, Eastport, Dobson Pass, Schweitzer Mountain 
  Road, and Mullan.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Lookout Pass at an elevation near 4700 feet on 
  Interstate 90 will receive periods of moderate to heavy snow 
  through Sunday morning. Motorists should be prepared for winter 
  driving conditions on I-90 near the Idaho and Montana border.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WAZ048-121200-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens
Pass
746 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 
  inches between 8 PM Saturday and 4 AM Sunday.

* WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Stevens Pass on U.S. 2 will receive periods of moderate 
  to heavy snow through the night. Motorists should be prepared for 
  winter driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be 
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GKOCH
013 
WWUS46 KOTX 121159
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
359 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

IDZ001-121300-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1800Z/
Northern Panhandle-
359 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat of widespread significant snow has ended for the day. 

$$

WAZ048-121300-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens
Pass
359 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

The threat of widespread significant snow has ended for the day 
however occasional light snow will continue at times near the 
Cascade Crest.

$$

IDZ004-121800-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1800Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Lookout Pass, Dobson Pass, and Mullan
359 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Lookout Pass, Dobson Pass, and Mullan.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Lookout Pass at an elevation near 4700 feet on 
  Interstate 90 will receive periods of moderate to heavy snow 
  through the morning. Motorists should be prepared for winter 
  driving conditions on I-90 near the Idaho and Montana border.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

FX
659 
WWUS46 KOTX 121754
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
954 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

IDZ004-121900-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1800Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Lookout Pass, Dobson Pass, and Mullan
954 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

The heaviest snowfall has ended. Additional accumulations will be up 
to 1 inch today above 3000 feet.

$$

IDZ027-130300-
/O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0040.211212T1800Z-211213T0300Z/
Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Including the cities of Nezperce, Soldiers Meadow Road,
Craigmont, and Winchester
954 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR 
THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE CAMAS PRAIRIE...

* WHAT...Snow expected for the higher elevations of the Camas 
  Prairie. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches above 3000 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

JW

The office that day

Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 5:04 AM PSTWind AdvisoryOTXAdams, Asotin, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant and 6 more35 hr
Dec 10, 2:31 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryOTXBenewah, Latah19 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.