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2025 [KPIH] POCATELLO/IDAHO_FALLS Winter Storm (WS) Watch (A) Number 5

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629 
WWUS45 KPIH 141927
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
127 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

IDZ071>074-151015-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WS.A.0005.250316T0600Z-250317T1200Z/
Frank Church Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-
Including the cities of Ketchum, Galena, Stanley, Copper Basin,
Clayton, and Sun Valley
127 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 
  24 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, 
  Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IDZ066-151015-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WS.A.0005.250316T1200Z-250318T0000Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-
Including the cities of Kilgore and Island Park
127 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Centennial Mountains - Island Park.00

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

Wyatt
551 
WWUS45 KPIH 151002
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
402 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025

IDZ066-152230-
/O.UPG.KPIH.WS.A.0005.250316T1200Z-250318T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.WS.W.0007.250316T0600Z-250317T0200Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-
Including the cities of Island Park and Kilgore
402 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM MDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 6 to 12 inches with 12 to 20 inches above 7,000 feet. Winds 
  gusting 35 to 45 mph could lead to blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Centennial Mountains - Island Park.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday 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. Call 5 1 1 or visit 
511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

IDZ071>074-152230-
/O.UPG.KPIH.WS.A.0005.250316T0600Z-250317T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.WS.W.0007.250316T0600Z-250317T1200Z/
Frank Church Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-
Including the cities of Clayton, Ketchum, Stanley, Sun Valley,
Copper Basin, and Galena
402 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM MDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 8 to 12 inches with one to two feet above 7,000 feet. Winds 
  gusting 35 to 45 mph could lead to blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, 
  Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 
511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

IDZ060-152230-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WW.Y.0013.250315T1200Z-250316T2100Z/
Bear River Range-
Including the cities of Emigration Summit
402 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches 
  with locally higher totals. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph could lead 
  to blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Bear River Range.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 
511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

IDZ064-075-152230-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WW.Y.0013.250316T0600Z-250317T0200Z/
Big Hole Mountains-Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Picabo, Victor, Bellevue, and Hailey
402 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM 
MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches 
  with locally higher totals. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph could lead 
  to blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Wood River Foothills and Big Hole Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 
511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

Cropp
Permalink to 202503141927-KPIH-WWUS45-WSWPIH
629 
WWUS45 KPIH 141927
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
127 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

IDZ071>074-151015-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WS.A.0005.250316T0600Z-250317T1200Z/
Frank Church Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-
Including the cities of Ketchum, Galena, Stanley, Copper Basin,
Clayton, and Sun Valley
127 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 
  24 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, 
  Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IDZ066-151015-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WS.A.0005.250316T1200Z-250318T0000Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-
Including the cities of Kilgore and Island Park
127 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Centennial Mountains - Island Park.00

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

Wyatt
Permalink to 202503151002-KPIH-WWUS45-WSWPIH
551 
WWUS45 KPIH 151002
WSWPIH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
402 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025

IDZ066-152230-
/O.UPG.KPIH.WS.A.0005.250316T1200Z-250318T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.WS.W.0007.250316T0600Z-250317T0200Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-
Including the cities of Island Park and Kilgore
402 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM MDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 6 to 12 inches with 12 to 20 inches above 7,000 feet. Winds 
  gusting 35 to 45 mph could lead to blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Centennial Mountains - Island Park.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday 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. Call 5 1 1 or visit 
511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

IDZ071>074-152230-
/O.UPG.KPIH.WS.A.0005.250316T0600Z-250317T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.WS.W.0007.250316T0600Z-250317T1200Z/
Frank Church Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-
Including the cities of Clayton, Ketchum, Stanley, Sun Valley,
Copper Basin, and Galena
402 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM MDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 8 to 12 inches with one to two feet above 7,000 feet. Winds 
  gusting 35 to 45 mph could lead to blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, 
  Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 
511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

IDZ060-152230-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WW.Y.0013.250315T1200Z-250316T2100Z/
Bear River Range-
Including the cities of Emigration Summit
402 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches 
  with locally higher totals. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph could lead 
  to blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Bear River Range.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 
511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

IDZ064-075-152230-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WW.Y.0013.250316T0600Z-250317T0200Z/
Big Hole Mountains-Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Picabo, Victor, Bellevue, and Hailey
402 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM 
MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches 
  with locally higher totals. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph could lead 
  to blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Wood River Foothills and Big Hole Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 
511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.

&&

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

Cropp

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