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BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING

IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

07:00 PDT Fri Mar 13 2026

The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint has issued a

BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas:
NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001 (MTZ001)
NWS Spokane WA - ID 079 (Shoshone County)

* WHAT...An Avalanche Warning is in effect from Friday 7 AM PST
to Saturday 7 AM PST. Very dangerous avalanche conditions
developed Wednesday night from heavy snowfall and strong to
extreme winds, and these hazardous conditions are lasting
through Saturday due to continued heavy snowfall in specific
locations and sustained winds strong enough to transport the
abundant new snow. A person's weight or a rider on a machine can
very easily trigger avalanches large enough to bury or kill
them, and some slides will release naturally.

* WHERE...The Bitterroot Mountains - Silver Valley and the East
Cabinet Mountains above 4,000 feet.

* WHEN...In effect from Fri 07:00 PDT to Sat 07:00 PDT.

* IMPACTS...An atmospheric river and violent jet stream joined
forces to deliver heavy snowfall and strong to extreme winds to
the Inland Northwest. Winds are subsiding considerably on
Friday, however the sustained moderate to heavy snowfall is
being measured in multiple feet at higher elevations. The recent
snow has formed dangerous slabs of snow and will likely cause a
widespread cycle of natural avalanches large enough to bury,
injure, or kill a person.

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche
conditions exist in the mountains and widespread areas of
unstable snow are expected. The largest slides may run long
distances and can run into mature forests, valley floors, or
flat terrain. Travel in or near avalanche terrain is not
recommended and should be avoided during the period of
significant instability.

Consult http://www.idahopanhandleavalanche.org/ 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 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches valleys and 12 to 18 inches in the mountains.

* WHERE...Dobson Pass, Pinehurst, Osburn, Mullan, Fourth Of July
Pass, Lookout Pass, St. Maries, Wallace, Fernwood, and Kellogg.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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