Winter storm watch above 3,000 feet
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November 30, 2013 |
A winter storm system expected to move into the
region late tonight could cause problems for
motorists heading home from the Thanksgiving
holiday, especially at higher elevations.
The National Weather Service, Spokane, has
issued a winter storm watch, in effect from 10
p.m. today through 10 p.m. Monday, calling for
heavy snow at elevations above 3,000 feet, with
up to three inches possible in the valleys.
Motorists planning to travel Sunday and Monday
are urged to monitor road conditions carefully
before setting out, especially if you are going
over the passes. In Idaho, up to date road
reports are available at
http://511.idaho.gov/ or by calling 511 or
1-888-432-7623.
According to the National Weather Service,
periods of snow are expected to begin late
tonight or early Sunday morning, with snow
levels at the valley floors as the system
begins, then rising to 3,000 feet as it warms up
Sunday. Overnight Sunday, snow levels are
expected to drop back to the valley floors.
Southwest winds at higher elevations are
expected to be steady at 15 to 30 miles per hour
Sunday and Monday, with gusts up to 50 miles per
hour.
The system could bring six to 12 inches of snow
above 3,000 feet.
Temperatures are expected to remain at or near
freezing through Monday, before an arctic cold
front sets in Tuesday, dropping temperatures to
single digits, possibly below zero Wednesday
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