Expected

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches at and near pass level, with greater amounts above pass level. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult 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.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches at lower elevations, 4 inches at Marias Pass, and 8 inches over the high terrain. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * 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 at times. Tire chains may be required for some

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches at lower elevations and 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches, highest over southern and eastern Cascade County. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Expect highly variable road conditions, including difficult driving due to slush or snow covered roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Little snow is forecast in Great Falls. 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.

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches, highest over the Bears Paw and Snowy Mountains. Winds gusting over 50 mph at times. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * 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 at times. Those with outdoor plans should be

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Red Flag Warning for this evening has been cancelled. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 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 Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Red Flag Warning for this evening has been cancelled. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206 Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 208 Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin, Fire Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin and Fire Weather Zone 219 Loess Plains. * TIMING...Red Flag Warning will expire for tonight at 12 AM CDT/

Humidity values have risen, therefore the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire.

A cluster of strong thunderstorms mainly east of Highway 83 will produce wind gusts up to 55 mph. The gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.