Winter Weather Advisory

* WHAT...Periods of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches above 6500 feet, with localized amounts in excess of 8 inches near highest peaks.

* WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on cold and wet backcountry conditions with a heightened hypothermia risk for those not properly dressed. Wet snow may down trees and block access to forest roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Campers should be aware that it only takes a few inches of snow to damage tents and other recreational items.