Boise, ID – A powerful winter storm is expected to hit Idaho and Oregon starting Wednesday evening, bringing heavy snow and hazardous conditions through Friday morning. The National Weather Service issued Winter Storm Watches for regions including Idaho’s Upper Weiser River and Oregon’s Baker County. Mountain areas could see 12 to 18 inches of snow, while valley areas may accumulate 1 to 5 inches. Key areas like Baker City, Midvale, and Cambridge are likely to experience challenging travel conditions.