The winter storm creates dangerous road conditions in South Idaho – ktvb.com

Boise, Idaho – the outbound and input connector in Boise is closed on Thursday due to multiple crashes against the background of winter weather. Driving conditions are expected to get worse with the continuation of the afternoon.

The Boise Police Department calls on drivers to avoid I-184 in the area and be cautious of icy conditions.

A winter storm struck the valley of the treasures, wearing a few inches of snow. The snow creates a slippery trip, with sliders and crashes in several areas.

Several accidents have been seen on ACHD cameras, with road conditions getting worse quickly.

List: Closing School and Early Exemption schedules for February 13

Several school areas in the Treasure Valley release students early on Thursday because of the snow.

The Boise school neighborhood has announced that all activities after school and athletics have been canceled on Thursday outside the 6A SIC Girls basketball game between Capital and Timberline at 19:00 at Borah High School. The officials said the decision for the game would be made by 5:00 pm.

The events for the involvement of parents on Thursday and the professional development of the staff are also canceled, the school neighborhood said. Boise’s schools will be released in normal time, with buse delays expected on Thursday afternoon. Students can be taken from school if families prefer.

The Kuna School Quarter and the Nampa school neighborhood also announced that all activities after school and athletic events were canceled on Thursday, February 13. Caldwell High School also cancels competitions and events.

Information on optional basketball and fighting practices Kuna will be provided by the coaches. KSD employees have said that buses are expected to be delayed and families will be notified if the delays exceed 15 minutes. The area has not yet decided on school and activities for Friday, February 14th.

Nama schools plan to continue with events scheduled for Friday. All updates will be announced.

Forecast: Last prospect of the time from the KTVB First Weather team

Strong winds will accompany this system as well, so the blowing of snow can prevent visibility at times and make the trip further dangerous, especially from Boise to the east to the magic valley and Prairie Camas, where gusts of 45 miles / h are possible.

With Arctic air in the place and thus frozen surfaces, the snow will probably immediately adhere to the road sails. Drivers are urging to monitor the conditions and plan extra time to reach their destination on Thursday night and Friday; School buses can also move a little late.

In the mountain 6-12 “is projected to fall from late Thursday to Friday, which can make it difficult to travel at times, especially with higher mountain passages. Anyone who plans to travel through the high country is called to check 511. Aidaho .Gov for the latest road conditions, including any possible closure.

As a reminder, here are some tips on how to deal with cold:

• Dress on layers and protect the skin from exposure to the cold. Frostbite will appear if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
• Limit outdoor activities. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
• Bring pets indoors, if possible at all or make sure they have adequate shelters to allow them to escape from cold conditions.
• Allow extra time to drive when the roads are covered with snowy and smooth. Check the terms of the road before heading.
• In particular, bridges and overpasses are likely to become smooth and dangerous.