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Avalanche Warning
Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center Sandpoint ID
Relayed by National Weather Service Spokane WA
650 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint has issued a 
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for Bonner and Boundary Counties.
This warning does not apply to local ski areas within the forecast
region.

* WHAT...An Avalanche Warning is in effect from Saturday 7 AM to 
  Sunday 7 AM. Very dangerous avalanches conditions will develop 
  from heavy snowfall and strong winds, and last through Sunday 
  morning. You can very easily trigger avalanches large enough to 
  bury or kill you, and some will release spontaneously. Avoid 
  travel in avalanche terrain during this period.

* WHERE...The Selkirk Mountains, and the West and East Cabinet 
  Mountains above 4,000 feet.

* WHEN...In effect from Sat 07:00 PST to Sun 07:00 PST.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall is expected to overload pre-existing 
  weak snow layers. It will be very likely for backcountry 
  travelers to trigger avalanches and natural avalanches are 
  likely. Avalanches can break wide across terrain features and 
  run long distances to lower elevations.

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in avalanche 
  terrain is not recommended during this period.

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.

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