Winter Storm Watch

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Backcountry and higher elevation areas, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Lemhi Pass, and Bannock Pass.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan for winter-like conditions in the backcountry and higher elevations. Cold temperatures and wet snow will elevate the risk of hypothermia. Heavy wet snow may down trees, blocking access to backcountry roadways.