Issue date: 2026-03-11T04:51+00:00
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Ione, Orin-Rice Road, Flowery Trail Road, Sandpoint, Kettle Falls, Osburn, Wauconda, Dobson Pass, Newport, Pinehurst, Athol, Metaline, Bonners Ferry, Inchelium, Mullan, St. Maries, Kellogg, Lookout Pass, Colville, Boulder Creek Road, Tiger, Deer Park, Fruitland, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Republic, Northport, Chesaw Road, Fourth Of July Pass, Fernwood, Sherman Pass, Eastport, Metaline Falls, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Clark Fork, Priest River, Chewelah, Springdale-Hunters Road, and Wallace. * WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Issue date: 2026-03-11T04:47+00:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches. Winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Lookout Pass. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will bring the potential for drifting and blowing snow at times.