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* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected through early evening. For the Freeze Warning, near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures 28 to 33. * WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures 28 to 33. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

At 307 PM MDT/407 PM CDT/, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 8 miles north of Colby to 9 miles south of Levant to 10 miles northeast of Wallace to 6 miles southwest of Sharon Springs to 11 miles southeast of Cheyenne Wells, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Less than one quarter mile visibility in blowing dust and 60 mph northwest wind gusts. SOURCE...Public report of near zero visibility with blowing dust in Sharon Springs at 305 PM MDT. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches below 6000 feet and between 4 and 8 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on winter driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Expect winter driving conditions due to slush or snow covered roadways. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wet snow may cause isolated instances of power outages and or tree damage. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on winter driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher amounts up to 6 inches are possible in the Sweetgrass Hills.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches below 4000 feet and between 4 and 9 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility at times. Those with outdoor plans should be prepared for dangerous outdoor conditions.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches with locally higher amounts along the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility at times. Those with outdoor plans should be prepared for dangerous outdoor conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause isolated power