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The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 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 Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...For the Red Flag Warning, northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 238, 239, 240, 241, 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 gusts up to 50 mph across the southern Front Range Foothills and South Park through early Thursday afternoon.. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * 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.

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 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 accumulating snow. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 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 accumulating snow. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast through this morning. Monitor the latest forecast for updates.

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches possible, heaviest over northwestern Judith Basin county. 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 covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility below a quarter mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause instances of

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with higher amounts over the mountain 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 covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility below a quarter mile at times. Those with outdoor plans should be prepared for dangerous outdoor conditions.

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