Sudden Heavy Snow Warning as 33,000 People Told Not To Travel: 'Whiteout'
Summary
A snow squall warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Spokane, Washington, advising over 33,000 people to avoid travel due to heavy snow and strong winds. The warning, which affects parts of northeastern Washington, is part of a series of winter weather alerts amid significant snowstorms in the West.Key Facts
- The warning affects southeastern Stevens County and southern Pend Oreille County in northeastern Washington.
- Locations impacted include Colville, Chewelah, and Newport, among others.
- U.S. Highway 20 and U.S. Highway 395 have sections impacted by the warning.
- The snow squall warning was issued shortly before 8 a.m. and was set to expire at 9 a.m.
- A snow squall is a brief, intense period of heavy snow with strong winds, reducing visibility to near zero.
- The weather service warned that such conditions could lead to icy roads and traffic accidents.
- Additional weather advisories were issued for northeastern Washington and northern Idaho.
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