WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...RED FLAG WARNING FROM DENVER METRO AREA ACROSS THE PALMER DIVIDE AND ADJACENT PLAINS UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Critical fire weather conditions likely again this afternoon for much of the lower elevations due to dry/breezy conditions. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, with Red Flag Warnings in effect.  In the mountains, light snow showers will produce another inch or two of snow, resulting in slick spots and snow covered roads over some of the higher passes.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Areas of elevated to critical fire weather conditions will continue across much of the plains through at least the middle of next week with breezy conditons and low humidities. An upper level system will bring snow showers and hazardous travel to the mountains on Saturday afternoon and night. Strong winds will also develop in the mountains Saturday night through Sunday with gusts up to 60 mph possible, and around 50 mph across the plains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.