Untimely hazards

Snow drifts across U.S. 2 west of Davenport Wednesday in conditions that had Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers and others cautioning motorists about hazardous roads, some of which were closing frequently with drifts, even as basketball teams were heading to a state tournament in Spokane. With low temperatures at night and not much melting, if any, during the day, snow conditions remain suited for drifting, something this region hasn't seen much of in recent history. The forecast is on page 8. - Jacob Wagner photo