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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Northern Lake, Northeastern Interior Mendocino,<br /> Northeastern Trinity, and Southern Trinity. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures will harm sensitive outdoor<br /> vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left<br /> uncovered.<br /> Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30<br /> percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result in<br /> an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much<br /> of northeast North Carolina during the day today. 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.

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 southern and southeast Virginia through late this afternoon. 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 />

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10<br /> inches, with lesser accumulations of 1 to 4 inches nearby Mammoth<br /> and the western entrance of YNP. Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches<br /> are expected across the higher elevations with up to 18 inches at<br /> Pitchstone Plateau in southwest Yellowstone. Winds gusting between<br /> 30 and 45 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.<br /> Slow down and use caution while traveling.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12<br /> inches for elevations above 7,500 feet. Total accumulations around<br /> 20 inches are possible for the highest elevations of the Teton<br /> Mountains. Winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph, with gusts around<br /> 50 mph across the highest elevations. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over Teton<br /> Pass and Togwotee Pass.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches,<br /> with the highest peaks seeing accumulations around 15 inches.<br /> Winds gusting between 35 and 50 mph. * WHERE...Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, including over Salt River<br /> Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches<br /> across Salt River 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 between 6 and 12<br /> inches for elevations 9,000 feet and above. Winds gusting between<br /> 50 and 70 mph, especially across the eastern portions of the<br /> Absaroka Mountains. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially in the<br /> backcountry. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches<br /> along US 14/60/20 west of Cody and amounts of 4 to 8 inches across<br /> Chief Joseph Pass.<br />

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to around<br /> two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Valley County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 2 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous<br /> conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations will be most prevalent for the<br /> highest elevations in the vicinity of Opheim.<br /> Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road<br />

At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong<br /> thunderstorms over Plymouth, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Plymouth, Bourbon, Argos, Mentone, Tippecanoe, Etna Green, Hoffman<br /> Lake, Inwood, Atwood, Old Tip Town, Linkville, Lake Of The Woods,<br /> Talma, and Clunette.<br />

The combination of low relative humidity in the 20 to 30 percent<br /> range, ongoing drought conditions, and gusty winds will continue<br /> to dry out fuels, continuing to result in an increased risk for<br /> the rapid spread of wildfires. Any dry grass, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily<br /> ignite and spread fire quickly. Residents and visitors are urged<br /> to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other<br /> flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise<br />