* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, along and near the
Snake River. Blowing snow a strong possibility.
* WHERE…Portions of south central, southwest, and west central
Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. Highest snowfall amounts
across northern Harney/Malheur counties in Oregon, the lower
Treasure Valley of Oregon/Idaho, and the Weiser Basin.
* WHEN…From 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ Thursday to 11 AM MST /10 AM PST/
Friday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.