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Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 12:31PM MST until February 15 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet with higher amounts possible above 9000 feet in elevation. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become dangerous to those caught unprepared for hazardous winter conditions. Hunters, hikers, and snowmobilers may become disoriented and lost due to low visibility in falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull is possible Friday afternoon and evening before a second round of snow begins Friday night into Saturday.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 14 at 11:52AM MST until February 15 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches across the north half of the Park, with higher amounts of 4 to 8 inches for southern portions of the Park. Southwestern YNP including Pitchstone Plateau may see additional amounts up to 12 inches. Additional accumulations around Mammoth and the Lamar Valley will range from 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult, especially in the backcountry.
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 5:06PM MST until February 15 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, locally in excess of 2 feet upper Cottonwoods, Bear River Range, high Uintas, Manti-Skyline. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, and Central Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected on all mountain routes. Traction law restrictions may be enacted.
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 5:06PM MST until February 15 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, locally up to 8 inches Park City. * WHERE...Wasatch Back. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 5:06PM MST until February 14 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches, locally up to 12 inches Tushar Range, Pine Valley Range and near Brian Head. * WHERE...Southern Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions can be expected on all mountain routes. Blowing and drifting snow may reduce visibilities, especially near Brian Head.
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Avalanche Warning issued February 14 at 5:02AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

AVWSLC * WHAT...The avalanche danger for the warning area is HIGH today and may rise to EXTREME in some areas this weekend. * WHERE...For all the mountains of Utah including the Wasatch Range, Bear River Range, Uinta Mountains, Wasatch Plateau, Manti Skyline and the Tushar Range. * WHEN...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected through the weekend. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and drifting by strong winds have created widespread areas of unstable snow and very dangerous avalanche conditions at all elevations. Natural and human-triggered avalanches are likely. People should avoid travel in all avalanche terrain and keep out of avalanche runouts. This
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Avalanche Warning issued February 14 at 4:50AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

AVWGJT THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center Moab UT. *WHAT...AVALANCHE WARNING. *WHERE...THE LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHEAST UTAH. *WHEN...6 AM MST TODAY THROUGH 6 AM MST SATURDAY. *AVALANCHE DANGER...THE AVALANCHE DANGER HAS RISEN TO HIGH. *REASON/IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS HAVE CREATED WIDESPREAD AREAS OF UNSTABLE SNOW AND DANGEROUS AVALANCHE CONDITIONS EXIST. AVOID TRAVEL IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN. STAY OFF OF AND OUT FROM UNDER SLOPES STEEPER THAN 30 DEGREES.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 14 at 8:43PM MST until February 15 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. The heavier snow amounts will occur above 8000 feet. * WHERE...Northwest Highlands, Upper Rio Grande Valley, West Central Mountains, and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes portions of I-40 and highway 550. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rapidly changing visibility and heavy snowfall rates possible Friday morning through early Friday afternoon along the Continental Divide, impacting portions of I-40.
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 8:43PM MST until February 15 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, except 8 to 16 inches above 8000 feet, and 16 to 28 inches above 9500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph in the high terrain. * WHERE...Northern Mountains, Chuska Mountains, and Far Northwest Highlands. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds and heavy snow could bring down tree branches and lead to power outages. * ADDITIONAL