Stanley, ID Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...The Forest Service Sawtooth Avalanche Center in Ketchum has
ISSUED an AVALANCHE WARNING which is in effect until 3 AM MST
Saturday...

* WHAT...Avalanche warning. The avalanche danger is HIGH. Heavy
snowfall and wind driven snow are overloading a weak snowpack.

* WHERE...The Sawtooths, White Clouds, Smokys, Boulders, and
Pioneers, including the mountains near Stanley, Smiley Creek,
Galena Summit, and Trail Creek Summit.

* WHEN...7 AM MST Friday until 3 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Natural and human triggered avalanches large enough to
bury people, snap trees, or destroy structures are very likely
to occur. Avalanches may strike roadways, trails, and buildings
in valley bottoms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Travel in avalanche
terrain is not recommended. Stay off and out from below steep
slopes, slopes steeper than about 30 degrees. Avalanches may be
triggered remotely, from flat terrain above, below, and to the
sides of steep slopes.

Consult www.sawtoothavalanche.com or www.avalanche.org for more
detailed information.

Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds
could cause tree damage.

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.

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