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Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 30 percent<br /> range across western North Carolina Wednesday afternoon. Winds<br /> are expected to be a little stronger in the afternoon, with some<br /> gusts in the 20 to 25 mph range. The low humidity combined with<br /> occasional wind gusts and very dry vegetation will result in an<br /> elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfire across the area. A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest<br /> Service. Outdoor burning should not be done.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12<br /> inches with the highest amounts across southwestern portions of<br /> the Park. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow amounts up to 3 inches at Mammoth.<br /> Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the<br />

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations generally between 6<br /> and 12 inches with locally higher amounts to 18 inches across the<br /> Tetons. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over Teton<br /> Pass and Togwotee Pass.<br /> Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the<br />

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches.<br /> Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, including over Salt River<br /> Pass.<br /> Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the<br /> official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit<br /> https://weather.gov/riw/winter.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph<br /> expected. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30<br /> percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result<br /> in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much<br /> of northeast North Carolina during the day Wednesday. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential<br /> ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be<br /> sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses<br /> and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread<br /> quickly.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 to 11<br /> inches expected above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In<br /> Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low<br /> visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds<br /> could bring down tree branches.<br /> Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, the latest<br />

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph<br /> expected. Stronger west winds are expected to develop this evening<br /> and overnight near Red Rock Canyon and the far western edges of<br /> the Las Vegas Valley where wind gusts may approach 60 mph. * WHERE...Las Vegas Valley and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br />

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens<br /> Valley South, Owens Valley North, and Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br /> Areas of blowing dust will likely cause reduced visibility.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for<br /> high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.