WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Windy and dry conditions will lead to critical fire weather conditions across the eastern plains, south of a Denver to Akron line. Winds could gust to 60 mph, generating areas of blowing dust across the easter plains of Colorado.  In the high country, snow is expected through early Monday morning. The heaviest snow will fall over Western Jackson county, including Rabbit Ears pass. High mountain passes along US-40 and I-70 are expected to become slick later today with icy and snow covered roads.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday  Gusty winds are expected late Monday into Monday night. Areas in the northern Front Range mountains and foothills could see gusts up to 55 mph late Monday night. Low temperatures Monday night will be near freezing across the I-25 corridor so it is possible that a freeze occurs in areas that haven't seen one already.  A system will bring light to moderate snow amounts to the northern mountains late Wednesday through Thursday. This system will also bring a mix of rain and snow showers to the foothills and plains and light snow accumulation is possible there.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.