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Winter storm warning remains in effect until 5 am mst Monday above 6000 feet. Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 5 am mst monday below 6000 feet.

A winter storm warning above 6000 feet remains in effect until 5 am mst monday. A winter weather advisory below 6000 feet remains in effect until 5 am mst monday.

* Snow accumulations...8 to 16 inches of new snow above 6000 feet with 1 to 6 inches of new snow below 6000 feet.

* Timing...through tonight. At the lowest elevations...snow will change to rain for a while today but change back to snow tonight.

* Locations include...Lava Hot Springs...Soda Springs... McCammon...Fish Creek Summit...Swan Valley...Emigrant Summit... Montpelier...Georgetown...Paris...Georgetown Summit

* Winds...sustained 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts mainly at higher elevations during the day. Winds increase this evening and tonight to 15 to 30 sustained with gusts in excess
of 40 mph especially in the mountains.

* Impacts...snow...moderate to heavy at times...with create hazardous driving conditions at times especially on higher passes. Warmer temperatures will allow for some melting on
sunday especially at lower elevations. However...as temperatures cool sunday night...roads will try and refreeze along with new snow that falls on top of that. Backcountry
skiers and snowmobile operators should be prepared for heavy snowfall in addition to the current snowpack.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous.
If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... Food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

A winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities...and use caution while driving.