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Avalanches shut down I-90 near Idaho-Montana border

By Abigail Adcox
Published January 7, 2022 11:04pm ET
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Avalanches shut down I-90 near Idaho-Montana border
A traffic cam at lookout pass I-90 milepost 0.2 shows near whiteout conditions near the site of a reported avalanche on I-90 at the Montana/Idaho border. | Montana Department of Transportation

Avalanches blocked westbound lanes on I-90 near the Idaho–Montana border, causing delays on the eastbound side Friday.

The Montana Department of Transportation said westbound lanes will be closed overnight due to avalanches between St. Regis and the Idaho state line, according to 8KPAX.

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