WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...Critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and evening across portions of northeast Colorado...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Very warm and dry conditions are expected this afternoon with critical fire weather conditions across portions of the plains. The combination of gusty winds and dry conditions will be highest in the foothills, as well as in and and near the Cheyenne Ridge and Palmer Divide this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect today from noon to 8 PM. Temperatures across the plains will be well above normal with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Tonight, a weak storm system and its associated cold front will pass across northern Colorado, with scattered snow showers in the mountains and gusty northerly winds on the plains.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday  Elevated fire weather conditions are expected Wednesday and Thursday across the foothills and plains, with a continuation of dry conditions and breezy winds at times.  On Friday, widespread critical fire weather conditions are likely over the plains and foothills as winds will become quite strong and gusty. Temperatures will be warming well above normal, with highs reaching the 80s across most of the plains, and 70s in the foothills.  Mountain areas will likely see a few inches of snow with the next storm system arriving late Friday and continuing into Saturday. The plains could see a chance of showers, but at this time any precipitation is expected to remain light.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.