NWS Spokane
@NWSSpokane
[Jan 11, 5:10PM]: Intense snow bands are hammering the Hwy 12 corridor between #Pomeroy and #Clarkston. Heavy snow, visibility down to 1/4 mile, and wind gusts to 35 mph. Use caution during the evening commute. #wawx #idwx
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for... Northwestern Nez Perce County in north central Idaho... Northeastern Garfield County in southeastern Washington... Southeastern Whitman County in eastern Washington... North central Asotin County in southeastern Washington... * Until 600 PM PST. * At 519 PM PST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from 9 miles north of Pomeroy to near Lapwai, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts up to 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar and webcams. IMPACT...Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are expected to develop rapidly in the warning area. This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 296 and 329. U.S. Highway 12 in Idaho between mile markers 0 and 24. U.S. Highway 12 in Washington between mile markers 430 and 434. U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 0 and 19. Locations impacted include... Lewiston, Clarkston, Lapwai, Kendrick, Clarkston Heights-Vineland, West Clarkston-Highland, Colton, Uniontown, Spalding, Almota, Mayview, Clarkston Heights, and Wawawai. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads, bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and be prepared for a sudden loss of traction. Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead to accidents.
