Severe

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002<br /> Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red<br /> Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM MDT /8<br /> PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly<br /> during the late afternoon and early evening hours. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop<br />

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather<br /> Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from<br /> Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214 and 247. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT<br /> Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning<br /> through Friday evening. * WINDS...For the Red Flag Warning, northwest 15 to 25 mph with<br /> gusts up to 40 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, west 10 to 20<br /> mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 238, 239, 240, 241,<br /> 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, with<br /> gusts up to 50 mph across the southern Front Range Foothills<br /> and South Park through early Thursday afternoon.. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.<br /> Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a<br /> spark and start a wildfire.<br />

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather<br /> Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from<br /> Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214 and 247. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT<br /> Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning<br /> through Friday evening. * WINDS...For the Red Flag Warning, northwest 15 to 25 mph with<br /> gusts up to 40 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, west 10 to 20<br /> mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow. Total snow accumulations<br /> of 12 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy<br /> accumulating snow. Blowing snow could significantly reduce<br /> visibility.<br /> If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your<br /> vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call<br /> 5 1 1.

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow. Total snow accumulations<br /> between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high 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. Blowing snow could significantly reduce<br /> visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast through this<br /> morning.<br /> Monitor the latest forecast for updates.

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to<br /> 8 inches possible, heaviest over northwestern Judith Basin county.<br /> Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow<br /> covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly<br /> reduce visibility below a quarter mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause instances of<br />

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations<br /> between 6 and 12 inches, with higher amounts over the mountain<br /> peaks. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow<br /> covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly<br /> reduce visibility below a quarter mile at times. Those with<br /> outdoor plans should be prepared for dangerous outdoor conditions.

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 7<br /> and 14 inches, with higher amounts on peaks. Winds gusting as high<br /> as 35 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.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather<br /> Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in<br /> effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Red Flag<br /> Warning for this evening has been cancelled. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226,<br /> 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT<br /> Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning<br /> through Friday evening.