U.S. Hwy 12 re-opens following avalanche closure

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U.S. Highway 12 east of Kooskia was reopened Sunday after it was blocked due to an avalanche for three days.

According to the Idaho Transportation Department, a storm that hit the region between Thursday and Friday night brought down trees and triggered an avalanche that left more than 2 feet of snow. The avalanche near milepost 136 was more than 10 feet deep and 30-40 feet wide. Smaller snow slides that had reached the highway also required attention.

ITD officials say motorists should prepare for narrow lanes and patches of ice and snow along the route. Avalanche specialists will continue to monitor the area through the winter.

In addition to Highway 12, State Highway 64 east of Nezperce has also been reopened. The highway had been closed since Jan. 3rd because of drifted snow caused by high winds. (Idaho Transportation Department)

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