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Wind Chill Warning 2, NWS Pocatello, ID

December 27, 20216 counties in Idaho

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind chill warning at Dec 27, 2021, 1:00 PM MST for 6 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Dec 28, 2021, 12:00 AM MST. It was in force for 10 hr. 6 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 27, 2021, 1:00 PM MST (20:00 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 28, 2021, 12:00 AM MST
Expired
Dec 28, 2021, 10:00 AM MST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Pocatello, ID

Counties Bingham County, ID, Bonneville County, ID, Butte County, ID, Clark County, ID, Custer County, ID, Jefferson County, ID

The radar

The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:00 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 28, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.82 Ne Rigby, ID6 DAY EVENT TOTAL.
Dec 28, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.95 Wsw Ririe, ID6 DAY EVENT TOTAL.
Dec 28, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 11.5Stanley, ID6 DAY EVENT TOTAL.
Dec 28, 7:28 AM MSTSNOW 2Howe, ID6 DAY EVENT TOTAL.
Dec 28, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 72 E Swan Valley, ID6 DAY EVENT TOTAL.
Dec 28, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 183 Nnw Craters Of Moon, ID6 DAY EVENT TOTAL.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Boise Airport, ID (KBOI), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 283 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, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2021-12-27Temperature 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 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2021-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
938 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-139 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

294 
WWUS45 KPIH 272000
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
100 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

IDZ052-067-280400-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WC.W.0002.211228T0700Z-211228T1700Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, 
Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, and Small
100 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Little
  accumulation expected, however wind gusts as high as 35 mph are
  expected to produce some blowing and drifting snow. For the 
  Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills dropping to near 30 below zero below 7000 feet.
 
* WHERE...Arco Desert and the Beaverhead Lemhi Highlands,
  including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon, 
  Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, and Small.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 
  AM MST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 PM 
  MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and drifting snow
  could significantly reduce visibility and create road closures.
  The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ068-280400-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WC.W.0002.211228T0700Z-211228T1700Z/
Lost River Valley-
Including the cities of Howe, Arco, Mackay, and Chilly
100 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills
  dropping to near 30 below zero below 7000 feet.

* WHERE...Lost River Valley, including the cities of Howe, Arco,
  Mackay, and Chilly.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IDZ060-280400-
/O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Bear River Range-
Including the city of Emigration Summit
100 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with amounts up to 10
  inches on higher peaks. Wind gusts to 35 mph will produce 
  blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Idaho portion of the northern Wasatch Mountains, 
  including Emigration Summit.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing and
  drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and create 
  temporary road closures.

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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ064-066-280400-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Big Hole Mountains-Centennial Mountains - Island Park-
Including the cities of Victor, Island Park, and Kilgore
100 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Additional accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Wind gusts up
  to 35 mph will create some blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Centennial and Big Hole Mountains including Targhee 
  and Pine Creek Passes. Portions of U S Route 20 and State 
  Highway 87.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel may remain difficult to impossible at times.
  Blowing and drifting snow will significantly reduce visibility 
  and drifting snow create temporary road closures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ061>063-065-280400-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Bear Lake Valley-Blackfoot Mountains-Caribou Range-Teton Valley-
Including the cities of St. Charles, Montpelier, Georgetown, 
Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan, Swan Valley, Ashton, 
Tetonia, and Driggs
100 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Wind
  gusts up to 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Teton Valley south through the Caribou Mountains to 
  Bear Lake Valley, including Georgetown Summit.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel may remain difficult to impossible at times.
  Blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility
  and create temporary road closures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ053>059-280400-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-
Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-
Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley,
Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook,
Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, 
and Thatcher
100 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Wind
  gusts up to 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. 

* WHERE...Interstate 84, 86, and 15 corridor and the Southern 
  Highlands including Malad and Sweetzer Summits.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel may remain difficult to impossible at times. 
  Blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility 
  and create temporary road closures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ051-280400-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, and Carey
100 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Little accumulation expected, however wind gusts as high
  as 35 mph are expected to produce some blowing and drifting 
  snow.
 
* WHERE...The Shoshone Lava Beds, including the cities of 
  Shoshone, Richfield, and Carey.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel may remain difficult at times. Blowing and 
  drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and create 
  temporary road closures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
3 follow-up statements
891 
WWUS45 KPIH 280357
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
857 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

IDZ052-067-281215-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.WC.W.0002.211228T0700Z-211228T1700Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, 
Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, and Small
857 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM MST TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled, but wind
  gusts as high as 35 mph are expected to produce some blowing 
  and drifting snow. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills expected. Wind chills dropping to near 30 below zero
  below 7000 feet.

* WHERE...Arco Desert and the Beaverhead Lemhi Highlands, 
  including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon, 
  Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, and Small.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and 
  drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and create 
  road closures. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ051-053>059-066-280500-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Idaho Falls, 
Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, 
Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Albion, 
Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, 
Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Island Park, 
and Kilgore
857 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Some snow showers will linger through the early part of Tuesday,
but conditions have greatly improved this evening. Very cold
temperatures are expected Tuesday so precautions should be taken
such as appropriate winter clothing and limited time outdoors.

$$

IDZ060-281200-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Bear River Range-
Including the city of Emigration Summit
857 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with
  amounts up to 5 inches on higher peaks. Wind gusts to 35 mph 
  will produce blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Idaho portion of the northern Wasatch Mountains, 
  including Emigration Summit.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility and create temporary road closures.


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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ068-281215-
/O.CON.KPIH.WC.W.0002.211228T0700Z-211228T1700Z/
Lost River Valley-
Including the cities of Howe, Arco, Mackay, and Chilly
857 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills 
  dropping to near 30 below zero below 7000 feet.

* WHERE...Lost River Valley, including the cities of Howe, Arco, 
  Mackay, and Chilly.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IDZ064-281200-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Big Hole Mountains-
Including the city of Victor
857 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Additional accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Wind gusts 
  up to 35 mph will create some blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Centennial and Big Hole Mountains including Targhee 
  and Pine Creek Passes. Portions of U S Route 20 and State 
  Highway 87.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may remain difficult to impossible at times. 
  Blowing and drifting snow will significantly reduce visibility 
  and drifting snow create temporary road closures.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ061>063-065-281200-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Bear Lake Valley-Blackfoot Mountains-Caribou Range-Teton Valley-
Including the cities of St. Charles, Montpelier, Georgetown, 
Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan, Swan Valley, Ashton, 
Tetonia, and Driggs
857 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Wind 
  gusts up to 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Teton Valley south through the Caribou Mountains to 
  Bear Lake Valley, including Georgetown Summit.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may remain difficult to impossible at times. 
  Blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility and create temporary road closures.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
265 
WWUS45 KPIH 280900
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
200 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

IDZ060-281000-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Bear River Range-
Including the city of Emigration Summit
200 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELED...

Only light flurries in the Big Hole mountains continue at this
hour, so the bulk of the precipitation has fallen, and wind has
subsided to the point of only light drifting snow. The Winter
Storm Warning has been canceled.

$$

IDZ061>065-281000-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Bear Lake Valley-Blackfoot Mountains-Caribou Range-
Big Hole Mountains-Teton Valley-
Including the cities of St. Charles, Montpelier, Georgetown, 
Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan, Swan Valley, Victor, 
Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs
200 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Only light flurries in the Big Hole mountains continue at this
hour, so the bulk of the precipitation has fallen, and wind has
subsided to the point of only light drifting snow. The Winter
Storm Warning has been canceled.

$$

IDZ052-067-068-281700-
/O.CON.KPIH.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211228T1700Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Lost River Valley-
Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, 
Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, 
and Chilly
200 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills 
  dropping to near 30 below zero below 7000 feet.

* WHERE...Lost River Valley, including the cities of Howe, Arco, 
  Mackay, and Chilly.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
708 
WWUS45 KPIH 281711
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1011 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

IDZ052-067-068-281815-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211228T1700Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Lost River Valley-
Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, 
Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, 
and Chilly
1011 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Wind chills have risen and are above minus 20 in most locations
across the warned area. Therefore, the warning has expired.  

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello

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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.