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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches, with higher amounts on high peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and slushy road conditions and raw back country conditions Saturday evening into Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels quickly fall Saturday evening after a round of showers and perhaps a couple thunderstorms

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning for for gusty northwest winds and low humidity, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206 Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT / 6 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.

* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the upper 60s to mid 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 40s on the lakes and in the mid 40s on the rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the mountain terrain above 5000 feet. Slushy accumulations possible on Marias Pass. * WHERE...The higher terrain of Glacier National Park. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Cold, wet and breezy conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in the backcountry. Slow down and use caution while traveling on high mountain roads.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the mountain terrain above 5000 feet. Slushy accumulations possible for Lost Trail, Homestake and MacDonald Passes and around Georgetown Lake. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Homestake Pass, Lolo Pass, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Butte. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Cold, wet

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Stevens Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Expect slippery road conditions over Stevens Pass Friday Night into Saturday morning due to periods of moderate to heavy snow showers. In addition, late season snow showers in the mountains may impact those enjoying outdoor recreation in the mountains above 4000 feet. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday to 9 PM MDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on Saturday and up to 45 mph on Sunday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves up to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing