A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Treasure Valley and Owyhee Mountains from 5 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy snow is expected. New snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches in the Upper Treasure Valley from Boise north to the foothills, and north and northeast of Mountain Home to the foothills, with up to 8 inches in the foothills.
A Winter Storm Warning indicates that heavy snow of at least 6 inches in 12 hours, or at least 8 inches in 24 hours, is expected.
In Ada County, a Winter Weather Advisory was issued Saturday afternoon and will be in place until 11:00 a.m. on Monday.
In the Owyhee Mountains, 6 to 12 inches is forecast, but up to 18 inches on the highest peaks.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Saturday will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially at higher elevations.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible in some areas.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Check the latest road conditions before heading out.
The Upper Weiser Basin and the mountains could see 4 to 7 inches and more snow in the higher elevations.
Temperatures will be dropping into the 30s as we progress into the weekend.
As the Treasure Valley was pummeled with snow, viewers sent KTVB dozens of photos of the weather. Click or tap here to see some of them.
