4/2/2026 12:09:00 AM until 4/2/2026 6:00:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Accumulation up to 20 inches possible in the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.