WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 10PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM THURSDAY
...MAJOR WINTER STORM STARTING TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING THROUGH THURSDAY...
141 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches.
* WHERE...Priest River, Kettle Falls, Northport, Chewelah, Orin-Rice
Road, Newport, Athol, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Bonners
Ferry, Colville, Flowery Trail Road, Eastport, Sandpoint, and
Schweitzer Mountain Road.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses will likely
become slick. Travel could be very difficult. The conditions will
impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should delay all 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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Address/Location
Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office
331 S Garden Ave
Newport, WA 99156
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-447-3151