* WHAT…West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Saturday
into Sunday morning. Gusts up to 75 mph are anticipated Sunday
afternoon onwards.
* WHERE…North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk
Mountain along Interstate 80.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow
could lead to reduced visibility, even whiteout conditions, and
slick roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…This will be a long duration wind event.
While strong winds with gusts of 55 mph or greater are anticipated
for most of this period, the greatest potential for gusts of 75
mph or greater will mainly be between Sunday afternoon and Monday
morning.