Emmett Weather

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches valleys and 9 to 14 inches in the mountains.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow may
result in tree damage and power outages.

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.

AVWOTX

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.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Washington...

Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.

.Additional precipitation around 0.5 to 0.75 inches will fall
through Saturday morning. In addition, areas on the Palouse
receiving snow will change over to rain resulting in increased
runoff.

For the Paradise Creek ...including Moscow...Moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Paradise Creek at Moscow.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Widespread flooding at Mountain View Park
and Kiwanis Park, including the bike path. Water will be out of
the banks at the D Street and Harding area. Flooding along parts
of White Avenue and Blaine Street. Water will be over Stadium
Drive near Wicks Field on the University. Widespread field
flooding west of Moscow toward the State Line.
At 11.3 feet, Flooding will increase across many streets and
impact homes in the flood plain, including the intersection of E
and Harding street, Lemhi at Mountain View street, Blaine at White
street, and portions of the University of Idaho campus. Similar to
the flooding of 2019.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.2
feet around 12 AM Saturday. It will then fall below flood
stage Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 9.2 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.3 feet on 02/09/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 600 AM PDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Washington...

Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.

For the Palouse River...including Potlatch...Moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.

* WHEN...From late tonight to early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water will be up to the back door at the
city shop in Palouse. Water will approach the home on Main Street
near Hayton Greene Park. Lions Club Park in Palouse will be
submerged and water will be around the playground at the Hayton
Greene Park.
At 17.0 feet, Widespread extensive lowland and field flooding
between Potlatch Junction Idaho and Palouse Washington, including
near portions of Highway 272 near Palouse, and west to Tidwell
Road and Highway 27.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage Saturday
morning and crest around 16.8 feet late Saturday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening to
11.0 feet late Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.9 feet on 04/10/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 700 AM PDT.

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 to 4
inches.

* WHERE...Worley, Coeur d'Alene, Davenport, Airway Heights,
Rockford, Fairfield, Spokane Valley, Cheney, Hayden, Downtown
Spokane, and Post Falls.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Idaho, for the latest
road information in Idaho, call 5 1 1. In Washington, for the latest
travel information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel

* WHAT...Wet snow for the Palouse along and east of Highway 195.
Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Rosalia, Plummer, Potlatch, Oakesdale, and Tekoa.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Idaho, for the latest
road information in Idaho, call 5 1 1. In Washington, for the latest
travel information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Idaho, including the following counties,
Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce and Southeast Washington, including the
following counties, Asotin, Garfield and Whitman.

* WHEN...Until 145 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Overflowing poor
drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 150 PM PDT, rain and snowmelt is occurring, and will cause
minor flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause
minor flooding in the advisory area.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lewiston, Pullman, Moscow, Clarkston, Lapwai, Colfax,
Pomeroy, Genesee, Troy, Potlatch, Juliaetta, Deary,
Craigmont, Nezperce, Culdesac, Winchester, Kendrick, Bovill,
West Clarkston-Highland and Clarkston Heights-Vineland.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.