Moderate

At 1017 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stockton, or 14 miles west of Freeport, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Freeport, Lena, Stockton, Cedarville, Davis, Dakota, Winslow, Rock City, Nora, Buena Vista, Rock Grove, Oneco, Orangeville, Kent,

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the mountain terrain above 5000 feet. Accumulations up to 10 inches above 6,000 ft. Slushy accumulations possible on Marias Pass. * WHERE...The higher terrain of Glacier National Park. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Cold, wet and breezy conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in the backcountry.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches above 6,000 ft, and accumulations up to 5 inches above 5,000 ft. * WHERE...Dixie. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Cold, wet and breezy conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in the backcountry. Slow down and use caution while traveling on high mountain roads. Pack full waterproof layers and thermal gear to ensure you stay warm

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the mountain terrain above 5000 feet. Accumulations up to 10 inches above 6,000 ft. Slushy accumulations possible for Lost Trail, Homestake and MacDonald Passes and around Georgetown Lake. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, Homestake Pass, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, Butte, and Lolo Pass. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Cold, wet

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected for American Falls Reservoir. Chop is expected at the south end of the reservoir, closest to the dam. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Temperatures have warmed above freezing, therefore the Freeze Warning will be allowed to expire.

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected for American Falls Reservoir. Chop is expected at the south end of the reservoir, closest to the dam. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

A band of rain and snow is shifting southward across the region this morning, resulting in localized impacts. Visibility reduction is the primary concern, with a few localized areas seeing briefly slushy roads as the snow is heaviest. Plan on localized winter driving conditions this morning if traveling.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Lower Chehalis River Valley, Middle Chehalis River Valley, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, and Olympia and Southern Puget Sound. * WHEN...Until noon PDT today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fog will primarily impact areas along the I-5 corridor, US-101, and US-12 within the advisory area. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.