Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA

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

WAZ048-062100-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0001.260106T1200Z-260109T0000Z/
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Stehekin, and Holden
Village
843 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 30 mph.

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

* 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

&&

$$

WAZ031-062100-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0001.260106T1800Z-260107T1500Z/
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Peola, Mountain Road, Cloverland Road,
and Anatone
843 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS 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.

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

&&

$$

IDZ004-062100-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0001.260106T1900Z-260107T1800Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Mullan, Fernwood, Dobson Pass, Kellogg,
Pinehurst, Lookout Pass, Wallace, Fourth Of July Pass, Osburn,
and St. Maries
843 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS 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...Mullan, Fernwood, Dobson Pass, Kellogg, Pinehurst, Lookout
  Pass, Wallace, Fourth Of July Pass, Osburn, and St. Maries.

* 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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IDZ002-003-062100-
/O.EXB.KOTX.WW.Y.0002.260106T1900Z-260107T0600Z/
Coeur d`Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-
Including the cities of Post Falls, Potlatch, Plummer, Coeur
d`Alene, Hayden, Worley, Genesee, and Moscow
843 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations for Post Falls and
  Coeur D`Alene around 1 to 2 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WAZ036-062100-
/O.EXB.KOTX.WW.Y.0002.260106T1900Z-260107T0400Z/
Spokane Area-
Including the cities of Airway Heights, Fairfield, Rockford,
Spokane Valley, Cheney, and Davenport
843 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PST TUESDAY
FOR THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS AROUND SPOKANE...

* WHAT...Snow expected for the higher elevations around Spokane.
  Total snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Airway Heights, Fairfield, Rockford, Cheney, and Davenport.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions could impact the Tuesday
  evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A moderate burst of snow in the afternoon
  with temperatures hovering near freezing will allow for snow to
  accumulate.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IDZ001-062100-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0002.260106T1900Z-260107T1800Z/
Northern Panhandle-
Including the cities of Sandpoint, Schweitzer Mountain Road,
Priest River, Clark Fork, Eastport, Bonners Ferry, and Athol
843 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS 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...Sandpoint, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Priest River, Clark
  Fork, Eastport, Bonners Ferry, and Athol.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be 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.

&&

$$

WAZ037-062100-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0002.260106T1900Z-260107T1800Z/
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Newport, Fruitland, Metaline, Chewelah,
Tiger, Metaline Falls, Deer Park, Northport, Colville, Flowery
Trail Road, Kettle Falls, Springdale-Hunters Road, Orin-Rice
Road, and Ione
843 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS 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 near the Canadian border in Pend Orielle
  County.

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

* 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

&&

$$

Butler