Saturday, March 1, 2014

**Update** Winter weather conditions in eastern Idaho

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Idaho State Police
District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 3/1/2014 1:25 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

***Update***

At this time, the crashes and slide-offs, which were primarily reported in the areas of Idaho Falls and Rigby, have all been cleared. At 12:06 p.m., the winter weather advisory for the Lower Snake River Plain was cancelled by the National Weather Service. The advisory remains in effect for portions of the Upper Snake River Plain. The Idaho State Police still encourages motorists to exercise good judgment when travelling.

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The Idaho State Police are currently working multiple crashes and slide-offs in eastern Idaho. At this time, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in effect for eastern Idaho until 11:00 am Sunday morning, March 2, 2014. Motorists are encouraged to make alternate travel plans, if possible.

The most current blockage and closure information can be found on the Idaho Transportation Department website www.511.idaho.gov or from cell phone 511 or 1-888-432-7623.

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