It's snow time

COEUR d'ALENE - This season's first measurable snowfall could arrive late tonight.

Climatologist Cliff Harris said 2-4 inches could fall tonight and early Friday. The thermometer, which hit 62 degrees on Election Day and 54 Wednesday in Coeur d'Alene, is expected to shift directions and fall to the low 20s or even the teens. Add in the wind-chill factor, and we're looking at 10 degrees, Harris said.

Harris said folks should get their snowblowers ready, have snow tires put on their vehicles, and be sure to disconnect hoses from outside faucets.

"This is a real winter type snow coming in," he said.

Another inch of snow could fall late Sunday and early Monday before it warms up to the 40s. Rain is expected Monday and Tuesday.