Blizzard Warning until 05:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Wind gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Whiteout conditions will cause dangerous travel. Strong winds could cause damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and blizzard conditions will decrease Saturday morning, but more snow is expected on Saturday resulting in additional travel impacts.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHWEST HIGHLANDS ... WESTERN MAGIC VALLEY ... CAMAS PRAIRIE ... OWYHEE MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN TWIN FALLS COUNTY
Instructions:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Address/Location
Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
1935 Fire Lane
Owyhee, NV 89832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 775-757-2473
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Blizzard Warning