Weather: HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK and WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-Northeast Blue Mountains-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse-

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Idaho...

North Central Idaho and Southeast Washington.

FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

After a break in the snow Friday afternoon additional rounds of snow are likely Saturday into early next week. Those with travel plans should monitor forecasts in the coming days as snow returns to the region.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT TO 10 AM PST TODAY

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Lewiston, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Lewiston Grade, Gifford,  Lapwai, Alpowa Summit, Culdesac, and Peck.

* WHEN...To 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on winter driving conditions including the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by

calling 5 1 1.

Lewiston Area:       

Today: 50% chance of snow of less than one inch, mostly cloudy, winds up to 7mph. high 25/ low 18.

Saturday: 70% chance of snow of 1 to 3 inches, winds up to 7mph. 26/17.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, 60% chance of nighttime snow. 31/26.

Monday: 60% chance of rain  and snow, mostly cloudy. 41/34.

Palouse Area:

Today: 30% chance of snow of less than one inch, mostly cloudy, wind chill as low as -3, winds up to 9mph. 1/12.

Saturday: 70% chance of snow of 1 to 3 inches, gusts up to 18mph, mostly cloudy.

Prairie Area:

Today: 60% chance of snow of 1 to 2 inches, mostly cloudy, wind chill as low as -2, wind up to 10mph. 15/8.

Saturday: 70% chance of snow of 2 to 4 inches, winds up to 14mph, mostly cloudy. 21/10.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, 40% chance of nighttime snow. 24/20.

Monday: 60% chance of snow, mostly cloudy. 35/28.