WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND VERY WINDY TODAY FOR THE LOWER ELEVATIONS AND THE EAST SLOPES OF THE FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Extreme fire weather conditions will continue over the plains and foothills through this evening. Very warm, dry, and windy weather will make any new wildfire extremely difficult, if not impossible, to control. The strong winds will also create blowing dust and localized poor visibilities causing hazardous travel conditions out on the plains.  A few thunderstorms are possible across the far northeast corner of Colorado this evening. The storms could produce hail and strong winds.  Snow is expected late this afternoon and tonight for the high mountains, with scattered rain and snow showers in the foothills and high valleys tonight and isolated rain showers over the northeast plains.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Mountain areas will see rain and snow showers Saturday into Saturday evening with 6 to 12 inches of snow in some areas, with slick travel conditions over the higher mountain passes. At lower elevations if will remain windy with gusts from 40 to 50 mph over the plains. The foothills could see some strong winds Saturday morning with a few gusts up to 70 mph.  On Sunday, a weak upper level system will bring more rain and snow showers to the higher terrain, with a chance of rain showers at lower elevations. The coming week will see warmer temperatures along with dry and breezy conditions.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Reports of high winds or damage will be appreciated.