WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1214 PM PST Wed Dec 21 2022
Strong north winds with gusts 35 to 45 mph are creating areas of
blowing and drifting snow. Reports of snow drifts across portions
of Highway 97 and State Route 172 have been reported with part of
State Route 172 closed as the road is impassible. Motorists are
strongly encouraged to check with the Department of Transportation
before traveling this afternoon across the Okanogan Valley and
Waterville Plateau. Winds will decrease with sunset, but remain
breezy through the evening with blowing and drifting snow still
possible.
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