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POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — East Idaho is forecast to be hit by a snowstorm starting early Tuesday, meaning a white Christmas for the region.

The Idaho State Journal reports that the National Weather Service is alerting travelers in East Idaho on Christmas Day to expect snow-covered roads and limited visibility.

The storm comes on the heels of a Sunday night-Monday morning storm that dropped up to 3 inches of snow on the region.

The weather service said it’s possible that some areas could receive 6 or 7 inches of snow.

Elsewhere in Idaho, winter weather advisories are in effect in all areas south of Boise, Mountain Home and Twin Falls.

Winter storm warnings, winter weather advisories and/or hazardous weather alerts are also in effect in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Montana and Wyoming.

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Information from: Idaho State Journal, http://www.journalnet.com