Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Panhandle Mountains and Lookout Pass
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Central Panhandle Mountains, forecasting up to 24 inches of snow and 65 mph wind gusts through Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Panhandle Mountains, Idaho
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Spokane WA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Panhandle Mountains, Idaho.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Spokane, WA. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are occurring or imminent.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Central Panhandle Mountains, with primary impacts identified at Lookout Pass.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road information in Idaho, call 5 1 1. Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions that could make travel very difficult to impossible.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected above 4,000 feet, with total accumulations between 12 and 24 inches.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust between 50 and 65 mph.
- Hazards: Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. Gusty winds will also bring the potential for drifting and blowing snow at times.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Thursday morning commute.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 5:00 PM PDT Wednesday, March 11, through 11:00 AM PDT Saturday, March 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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