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Avalanche Warning issued February 14 at 9:17PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

AVWGJT THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center Moab UT. 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 SATURDAY THROUGH 6 AM MST SUNDAY. *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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Avalanche Warning issued February 14 at 9:04PM 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 SATURDAY THROUGH 6 AM MST SUNDAY. *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 10:44AM 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 of 10 to 15 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 13 at 1:45PM MST until February 15 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with higher amounts possible above 9000 feet in elevation. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 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...Snowfall is expected to occur in two rounds, the first Thursday afternoon into Friday morning, and the second Friday evening into Saturday. A
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 13 at 1:45PM MST until February 15 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with higher amounts possible above 10000 feet in elevation. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Snowy Range. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 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...Snowfall is expected to occur in two rounds, the first Thursday afternoon into Friday morning, and the second Friday evening into Saturday. A brief lull
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High Wind Warning issued February 13 at 1:43PM MST until February 14 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...Southwest wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to lightweight 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.
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High Wind Watch issued February 13 at 1:43PM MST until February 14 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...Southwest wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.