Sun Valley, ID Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...The Forest Service Sawtooth Avalanche Center in Ketchum has
ISSUED an AVALANCHE WARNING which is in effect until 7 AM MST
Monday...

* WHAT...Avalanche warning. The avalanche danger is HIGH. Heavy
snowfall and wind will produce widespread avalanching.

* WHERE...The southern Salmon River, Sawtooth, White Cloud, Smoky,
Soldier, Boulder and Pioneer Mountains, including the mountains
near Banner Summit, Stanley, Smiley Creek, Atlanta, Galena
Summit, Trail Creek Summit, and Dollarhide Summit.

* WHEN...7 AM MST Sunday to 7 AM MST Monday.

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

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 11 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches at
valley floors and 8 to 18 inches above 7000 ft,

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

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.

&&