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

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
939 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

IDZ001-130545-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0008.251012T2100Z-251013T1200Z/
Northern Panhandle-
Including the cities of Eastport and Schweitzer Mountain Road
939 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches between 3000 to 4000 feet, and
  6 to 12 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastport and Schweitzer Mountain Road.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
  break tree limbs and could cause sporadic power outages.
  Backcountry recreationalist may experience a rapid degradation in
  weather conditions, and should be prepared for winter conditions
  through the night on Sunday. In addition, breezy winds in the
  mountains will lead to wind chill values in the single digits.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow on Sunday will primarily occur at the
  highest elevations and will have a hard time sticking on roads.
  Temperatures will quickly fall Sunday night with periods of heavy
  snow down as low as 3000 feet.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ004-130545-
/O.EXB.KOTX.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Lookout Pass
939 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY FOR
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow for elevations above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Lookout Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions over Lookout Pass.
  Backcountry recreationalist may experience a rapid degradation in
  weather conditions, and should be prepared for winter conditions
  through Sunday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will have a hard time sticking over
  Lookout Pass through this afternoon, but snow is expected to
  accumulate again this evening as temperatures cool.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WAZ047-048-130545-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251013T1800Z/
Central Chelan County-Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Holden Village and Stevens Pass
939 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 6 inches between 3000 to 4000 feet, and 6 to
  12 inches above 4000 feet. Local amounts of 12 to 18 inches at
  Mission Ridge.

* WHERE...Stevens Pass, Blewett Pass, Holden Village.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel over mountain passes could be difficult.
  Backcountry recreationalist may experience a rapid degradation in
  weather conditions, and should be prepared for winter conditions
  through the night on Sunday. In addition, breezy winds in the
  mountains will lead to wind chill values in the teens.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of up to an inch per hour is
  expected over Blewett Pass late tonight into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WAZ049-130545-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251013T1800Z/
Western Okanogan County-
Including the cities of Loup Loup Pass
939 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of up to 4 inches between 3000 to 4000 feet, and 4
  to 10 inches above 4000 feet.

* WHERE...Washington Pass and Loup Loup Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel over mountain passes could be difficult.
  Backcountry recreationalist may experience a rapid degradation in
  weather conditions, and should be prepared for winter conditions
  through the night on Sunday. In addition, breezy winds in the
  mountains will lead to wind chill values in the teens.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WAZ037-038-130545-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0023.251013T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Wauconda,
Springdale-Hunters Road, Flowery Trail Road, Chesaw Road,
Orin-Rice Road, Sherman Pass, and Boulder Creek Road
939 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, except 6 to 8 inches for Sherman
  Pass. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Wauconda, Springdale-Hunters
  Road, Flowery Trail Road, Chesaw Road, Orin-Rice Road, Sherman
  Pass, and Boulder Creek Road.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel over mountain passes could be difficult.
  Backcountry recreationalist may experience a rapid degradation in
  weather conditions, and should be prepared for winter conditions
  through the night on Sunday. In addition, breezy winds in the
  mountains will lead to wind chill values in the teens.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SVH