Expected

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Northwestern and Central Trinity. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park. * WHEN...From 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 004 Norton. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly during the late afternoon and early evening hours. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly during the late afternoon and early evening hours. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop

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.