Winter Weather Alert: 3 Inches of Wet Snow in Idaho Palouse

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Idaho Palouse region, including Moscow, Potlatch, Genesee and Plummer, with up to 3 inches of wet snow expected to accumulate before 11 AM on Tuesday. The heavy, moisture-rich snow can compact quickly under traffic, increasing the risk of slide-offs on hills and curves common across the rolling terrain.

Why it matters

Winter weather events can significantly impact travel and commute times in rural areas like the Palouse, where highways and side streets may become slick and hazardous. The heavy, wet snow can also lead to power outages and property damage if it accumulates on trees and power lines.

The details

According to the National Weather Service, the Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 11 AM Tuesday for the Idaho Palouse region. An additional 1 to 3 inches of wet snow is expected to accumulate, especially on grassy surfaces and untreated pavement. Highways 95 and 8, along with rural county roads, may turn slushy or snow-covered before sunrise. The heavier, moisture-rich snow can compact quickly under traffic, increasing the risk of slide-offs on hills and curves common across the rolling terrain.

• The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 11 AM on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
• Up to 3 inches of wet snow is expected to accumulate before 11 AM on Tuesday.

What’s next

Drivers should reduce speed, leave extra stopping distance and check Idaho 511 for updated road conditions before heading out. Snowfall will taper late Tuesday morning, but lingering slush and wet patches could refreeze if temperatures dip later in the day.