COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The U.S. Forest Service in North Idaho has issued a warning to drivers to be careful on forest service roads during Wednesday's snowstorm.
The service says that obstacles such as boulders and downed trees will be likely through the storm. Drivers should also expect longer wait times for rescue and recovery services.
In addition, drivers in the Coeur d'Alene area should know that the road to Fernan will not be plowed this year. The service says, starting this year, the Kootenai County Snowgroomer program is no longer able to provide snow removal services on Fernan Hill Road due to limited resources and personnel.
Most roads across the Idaho Panhandle National Forests are not maintained or plowed during winter. The service is reminding drivers in the area to always check the weather before heading into the forest and that their vehicles are properly equipped.
Drivers can learn more tips for winter driving here and are advised to check the Idaho Department of Transportation's 511 road conditions before each trip.
DOWNLOAD THE KREM SMARTPHONE APP
DOWNLOAD FOR IPHONE HERE | DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID HERE
HOW TO ADD THE KREM+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KREM in the Channel Store.
Fire TV: search for "KREM" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.
To report a typo or grammatical error, please email webspokane@krem.com.
