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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
127 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

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Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Fernwood, St. Maries, Dobson Pass,
Pinehurst, Kellogg, Osburn, Lookout Pass, Fourth Of July Pass,
Mullan, and Wallace
127 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
  18 inches above 3000 feet and 2 to 7 inches below 3000 feet. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Winter driving conditions
  will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
  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. For the latest road
information in Idaho, call 5 1 1.

Persons should delay travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

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Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Cloverland Road, Mountain Road, Peola,
and Anatone
127 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations up to 12 inches. Snow accumulations for Peola and
  Anatone 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Cloverland Road, Mountain Road, Peola, and Anatone.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Winter driving conditions
  will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
  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. For the latest travel
information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel

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Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Holden Village, Stevens Pass, and
Stehekin
127 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
  4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Winter driving conditions
  will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates approaching one inch per hour
  will be possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. Snowfall at
  Stehekin will range from 6 to 12 inches through Thursday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel
information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel

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Northern Panhandle-
Including the cities of Priest River, Bonners Ferry, Athol, Clark
Fork, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Sandpoint, and Eastport
127 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15
  inches above 3000 feet and 2 to 5 inches below 3000 feet. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Priest River, Bonners Ferry, Athol, Clark Fork, Schweitzer
  Mountain Road, Sandpoint, and Eastport.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Winter driving
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
information in Idaho, call 5 1 1.

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Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Colville, Orin-Rice Road,
Springdale-Hunters Road, Northport, Ione, Newport, Fruitland,
Tiger, Chewelah, Metaline, Metaline Falls, Kettle Falls, Deer
Park, and Flowery Trail Road
127 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
  inches with 4 to 8 inches in Pend Orielle County.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Winter driving
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel
information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel

&&

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