Moderate

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches for elevations 9,000 feet and above. Winds gusting between 50 and 70 mph, especially across the eastern portions of the Absaroka Mountains. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially in the backcountry. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches along US 14/60/20 west of Cody and amounts of 4 to 8 inches across Chief Joseph Pass.

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to around 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 conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations will be most prevalent for the highest elevations in the vicinity of Opheim. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong 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 unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Plymouth, Bourbon, Argos, Mentone, Tippecanoe, Etna Green, Hoffman Lake, Inwood, Atwood, Old Tip Town, Linkville, Lake Of The Woods, Talma, and Clunette.

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

The combination of low relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range, ongoing drought conditions, and gusty winds will continue to dry out fuels. This will continue to result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires. Any dry grass, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise

At 256 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hillsdale, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hillsdale, Cambria, Pittsford, Ransom, Waldron, Prattville, Shadyside, Betzer, Osseo, and Frontier. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 233 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Reading, or near Hillsdale, moving east at 35 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 unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hillsdale, Reading, Long Lake, Cambria, Pittsford, Ransom, Waldron, Bear Lake, Allen, Prattville, Lake Wilson, Frontier, Shadyside, Betzer, and Osseo.

At 236 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Schoolcraft, or near Three Rivers, moving east at 35 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 unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Three Rivers, Centreville, Colon, Nottawa, Flowerfield, Leonidas, Mendon, Moore Park, Fishers Lake, Fairfax, Howardsville, Wasepi, and Findley.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.