Weather Warnings for Idaho

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Idaho
Alerts Updated: December 27, 2025, 12:00 pm  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 5:53PM PST until December 27 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kamiah, Pullman, Rosalia, Soldiers Meadow Road, Winchester, Oakesdale, Craigmont, Uniontown, Plummer, Genesee, Nezperce, Tekoa, Moscow, Colfax, and Potlatch. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions developing overnight into Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be dropping overnight with freezing temperatures by sunrise. Untreated surfaces may become icy with refreezing of moisture.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 26, 2025, 5:53 pm      Expires:  December 27, 2025, 7:00 am
Area:  Idaho Palouse; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Washington Palouse


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 5:53PM PST until December 27 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 7 to 12 inches above 3000 feet and 1 to 4 inches below 3000 feet. Up to 15 inches at Lookout Pass. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...St. Maries, Kellogg, Dobson Pass, Fourth Of July Pass, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, and Mullan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The winter driving conditions could impact the Friday evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be dropping overnight with freezing temperatures by sunrise. Untreated surfaces may become icy with refreezing of moisture.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 26, 2025, 5:53 pm      Expires:  December 27, 2025, 7:00 am
Area:  Central Panhandle Mountains


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 5:53PM PST until December 27 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Rain changing to snow. Snow accumulations up to two inches. Less than an inch of snow in Spokane and Coeur D Alene Areas. * WHERE...Rockford, Fairfield, Hayden, and Worley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be dropping overnight with freezing temperatures by sunrise. Untreated surfaces may become icy with refreezing of moisture.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 26, 2025, 5:53 pm      Expires:  December 27, 2025, 7:00 am
Area:  Coeur d'Alene Area; Spokane Area


Winter Storm Warning issued December 26 at 1:49PM MST until December 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Summary: * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches, except 10 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. Locally higher totals in the higher elevations of the Bear River Range. Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains and Bear River Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 26, 2025, 1:49 pm      Expires:  December 27, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Bear River Range; Big Hole Mountains


Winter Storm Warning issued December 26 at 1:49PM MST until December 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Summary: * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 MPH. * WHERE...Centennial Mountains - Island Park. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 26, 2025, 1:49 pm      Expires:  December 27, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Centennial Mountains/Island Park


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 1:49PM MST until December 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Caribou Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 26, 2025, 1:49 pm      Expires:  December 27, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Caribou Range


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 11:40AM MST until December 27 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: ...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS [UPDATE]... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in western Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning with the arrival of a strong cold front. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Greer Grade, Grangeville and vicinity, and Camas Prairie. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will drop through the 20s on Saturday. Blowing and drifting of any accumulated snow, or active snowfall, will be possible. Rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces is possible.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 26, 2025, 11:40 am      Expires:  December 27, 2025, 11:00 am
Area:  Orofino/Grangeville Region


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 11:40AM MST until December 27 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: ...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS [UPDATE]... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in western Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning with the arrival of a strong cold front. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Elk River, and Pierce. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for a rapid freeze up of wet or slushy surfaces with much colder air moving into the area on Saturday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 26, 2025, 11:40 am      Expires:  December 27, 2025, 11:45 am
Area:  Northern Clearwater Mountains


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 11:40AM MST until December 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: ...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS [UPDATE]... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in western Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning with the arrival of a strong cold front. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Elk City, Lolo Pass, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, and Dixie. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /7 PM PST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow bands and or snow squalls are possible late Friday night into Saturday morning with the arrival of a strong cold front.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 26, 2025, 11:40 am      Expires:  December 27, 2025, 11:45 am
Area:  Southern Clearwater Mountains; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 11:40AM MST until December 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: ...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS [UPDATE]... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in western Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning with the arrival of a strong cold front. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a chance of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Bannock Pass, Lemhi Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Salmon, Shoup, and Williams Creek Summit. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for freezing rain in lower elevations with the onset of precipitation Thursday night into Friday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 26, 2025, 11:40 am      Expires:  December 27, 2025, 11:45 am
Area:  Western Lemhi County; Eastern Lemhi County