Full Notification

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1256 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...HEAVY SNOW TODAY AND TONIGHT...

Northeast Mountains
Including the following locations Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah,
Newport, Kettle Falls, Springdale-Hunters Road, Orin-Rice Road,
Flowery Trail Road
1256 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. From early afternoon through
tonight, look for an additional accumulation of 5 to 8 inches of
accumulation for Metaline Falls, Northport, and Kettle Falls for
elevations above 2000 feet. For Usk, Chewelah, Colville, and
Gifford above 2000 feet look for 2 to 5 inches of additional
accumulation.

* WHERE...Colville, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Flowery
Trail Road

* WHEN...Snowfall rates of an inch per hour will be possible this
afternoon and this evening before snow decreases after midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be heavy and sticky. The weight
on tree limbs may cause power outages by this afternoon and this
evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.