The National Weather Service has issued multiple Winter Weather Advisories for Southeast Idaho, saying a winter storm that will pass through the region through Sunday morning is expected to create difficult and hazardous driving conditions for motorists.

The advisories will remain in effect until Sunday at 6 a.m.

A Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service issued on Friday for Pocatello, Chubbbuck, Idaho Falls, Ammon, Blackfoot, American Falls, Rexburg, Burley, Malad City, Rupert and Heyburn provides details about weather conditions:

WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 9 inches, are expected.

WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Upper Snake River Plain, Lower Snake River Plain and South Central Highlands Counties.

WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Sunday.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, especially over mountain passes.

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A Winter Weather Advisory has also been issued for St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, Victor, Malad City, Oakley, Rockland, Henry, Soda Springs, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Preston and Montpelier.

This statement reads: 

WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

WHERE...Upper Snake Highlands, Caribou Highlands and Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion Counties.

WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Sunday.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, especially over mountain passes.

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The towns of Stanley, Clayton, Hailey, Kethum and Bellevue are expected to reach 2 to 4 inches of snow. According to the National Weather Service, "Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, especially over mountain passes. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will  cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin."