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* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range, East Lake County Above 11000 Feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of heavier snow are expected with a bit of a lull in intensity Friday evening. During this lull, winds are expected to remain strong, causing blowing snow and reduced visibilities despite lower snowfall rates.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN SAWATCH MOUNTAINS ABOVE 11000 FT ... WESTERN MOSQUITO RANGE/EAST LAKE COUNTY ABOVE 11000 FT

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.