Severe

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12<br /> inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial<br /> Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow<br /> covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly<br /> reduce visibility at times. Those with outdoor plans should be<br /> prepared for dangerous outdoor conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause instances of<br />

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH<br /> CENTRAL NEW MEXICO... A passing Pacific trough will keep the region dry and will increase<br /> winds this afternoon. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will<br /> further trend fuels drier, and will set the stage for critical<br /> fire weather conditions across the southern New Mexico fire zones.<br /> West winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 to 40 mph are<br /> expected during the afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of<br />

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow and blowing snow. Total<br /> snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high<br /> as 60 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy<br /> accumulating snow. Expect whiteout conditions due to high winds and<br /> blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast through this<br /> morning. Avalanche danger will increase due to the heavy snow and<br />

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow and blowing snow. Total<br /> snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70<br /> mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy<br /> accumulating snow. Expect whiteout conditions due to high winds and<br /> blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast through this<br /> morning. Avalanche danger will increase due to the heavy snow and<br /> strong winds.<br />

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE RIO<br /> GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND EAST OF<br /> THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong west winds aloft and a surface trough in the lee of the<br /> southern Rockies will produce strong winds today. West and<br /> northwest wind gusts will peak between 40 and 55 mph with the<br /> strongest gusts in the Central Highlands. Humidity will also<br /> plummet mostly into the single digits this afternoon. Outside of<br />

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 80s to low 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to<br /> spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of<br />

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be<br /> hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including<br /> campers and tractor trailers.<br /> A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or<br /> occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58<br /> MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Central Carbon County, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains,<br /> Southwest Carbon County, and Upper North Platte River Basin. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be<br /> hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including<br /> campers and tractor trailers.<br /> A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or<br /> occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58<br />

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...East Laramie County, East Platte County, Goshen County,<br /> and Laramie Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be<br /> hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including<br /> campers and tractor trailers.<br /> A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or<br /> occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58<br /> MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk<br /> Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be<br /> hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including<br /> campers and tractor trailers.<br /> A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or<br /> occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58<br />