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Winter Weather Advisory 21, NWS Spokane, WA

March 20, 20214 counties in Idaho

NWS Spokane, WA issued this winter weather advisory at Mar 20, 2021, 1:46 PM PDT for 4 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Mar 21, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 20, 2021, 1:46 PM PDT (20:46 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Spokane, WA

Counties Benewah County, ID, Kootenai County, ID, Latah County, ID, Shoshone County, ID

The radar

The Spokane radar (KOTX), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 49 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 12:00Z on 2021-03-20Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-03-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 102 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1206 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

006 
WWUS46 KOTX 202046
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
146 PM PDT Sat Mar 20 2021

...LATE SEASON SNOW EXPECTED TO IMPACT TRAVEL OVER PASSES...

.An incoming system is expected to bring several inches of snow to 
the higher terrains of the Cascades starting late Sunday evening and 
lasting through Monday morning. The late season snow is expected to 
bring travel impacts in the area.

WAZ042-210945-
/O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0021.210322T0000Z-210322T1800Z/
East Slopes Northern Cascades-
Including the cities of Holden Village, Plain, Stevens Pass,
Mazama, and Stehekin
146 PM PDT Sat Mar 20 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT 
MONDAY FOR THE CASCADE CREST INCLUDING HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN COLES 
CORNER AND STEVENS PASS...

* WHAT...Snow expected for the Cascade Crest including Highway 2 
  between Coles Corner and Stevens Pass. Total snow accumulations 6 
  to 10 inches above 4000 feet and 3 to 6 inches above 3000 feet

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning commute. Roads, and especially 
  bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

JCLEV
4 follow-up statements
147 
WWUS46 KOTX 210910
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
210 AM PDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...LATE SEASON SNOW EXPECTED TO IMPACT TRAVEL OVER PASSES...

.An incoming system is expected to bring several inches of snow to 
the higher terrains of the Cascades starting late Sunday evening and 
lasting through Monday morning. The late season snow is expected to 
bring impacts to travel in the area.

WAZ042-220200-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0021.210322T0000Z-210322T1800Z/
East Slopes Northern Cascades-
Including the cities of Holden Village, Plain, Stevens Pass,
Mazama, and Stehekin
210 AM PDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY FOR THE CASCADE CREST INCLUDING 
HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN COLES CORNER AND STEVENS PASS...

* WHAT...Snow expected for the Cascade Crest including Highway 2 
  between Coles Corner and Stevens Pass. Total snow accumulations 6 
  to 10 inches above 4000 feet and 3 to 6 inches above 3000 feet

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning commute. Roads, and especially 
  bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

OTX
414 
WWUS46 KOTX 212007
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
107 PM PDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...LATE SEASON SNOW EXPECTED TO IMPACT TRAVEL OVER PASSES...

.An incoming system is expected to bring several inches of snow to 
the Cascade Crest and Central Panhandle Mountains of Idaho. Snow 
will spread into the region Sunday evening and become moderate at 
times overnight into early Monday morning.  The late season snow is 
expected to bring impacts to travel in the area.

IDZ004-220800-
/O.EXB.KOTX.WW.Y.0021.210322T0600Z-210322T1800Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn,
Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Mullan, and Pinehurst
107 PM PDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 
AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 7 
  inches in the mountains and 1 to 3 inches in the valleys.

* WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, 
  Kellogg, St. Maries, Mullan, and Pinehurst.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Be prepared for wintry travel, especially across Lookout 
  Pass.  Slushy wet snow accumulations will be possible in the 
  valleys.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ042-220800-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0021.210322T0000Z-210322T1800Z/
East Slopes Northern Cascades-
Including the cities of Holden Village, Plain, Stevens Pass,
Mazama, and Stehekin
107 PM PDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY FOR THE CASCADE CREST INCLUDING 
HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN COLES CORNER AND STEVENS PASS...

* WHAT...Snow expected for the Cascade Crest including Highway 2 
  between Coles Corner and Stevens Pass. Total snow accumulations up 
  to 9 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult across Stevens Pass. 
  Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become 
  slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

SB
709 
WWUS46 KOTX 220729
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1229 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

IDZ004-221800-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210322T1800Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn,
Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Mullan, and Pinehurst
1229 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 7 
  inches in the mountains and 1 to 3 inches in the valleys.

* WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, 
  Kellogg, St. Maries, Mullan, and Pinehurst.

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

* IMPACTS...Be prepared for wintry travel, especially across Lookout 
  Pass.  Slushy wet snow accumulations will be possible in the 
  valleys.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ042-221800-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210322T1800Z/
East Slopes Northern Cascades-
Including the cities of Holden Village, Plain, Stevens Pass,
Mazama, and Stehekin
1229 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS 
MORNING FOR THE CASCADE CREST INCLUDING HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN COLES 
CORNER AND STEVENS PASS...

* WHAT...Snow for the Cascade Crest including Highway 2 between 
  Coles Corner and Stevens Pass. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 
  4 inches except up to 1 inch in the valleys.

* WHERE...Holden Village, Plain, Stevens Pass, Mazama.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult across Stevens Pass. 
  Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become 
  slick and hazardous.

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
616 
WWUS46 KOTX 221756
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1056 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

IDZ004-WAZ042-221900-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210322T1800Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-East Slopes Northern Cascades-
Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn,
Plain, Dobson Pass, Holden Village, Kellogg, St. Maries, Mazama,
Stehekin, Stevens Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst
1056 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

The threat has ended.

$$

RP

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.