Winter storm headed for North Idaho

Snow returns to the region Friday through Saturday, with 4 to 8 inches predicted for the Coeur d’Alene area, according to the National Weather Service.

Heavy snow is expected to fall in North Idaho’s mountains and valleys Friday with the precipitation expected to change over to rain in the valleys on Saturday.

The National Weather service has issued a winter storm warning for the area beginning at 10 a.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Saturday.

“Heavy snow on roads Friday and Saturday will create treacherous driving conditions,” states the weather service’s most recent report.