YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...TONIGHT...  A Winter Weather Advisory continues for much of the Tri State region along and east of Highway 27 starting late tonight. A light wintry mix of precipitation is expected to develop around midnight. Ice accumulation of up to one tenth of an inch is expected. Areas of fog and drizzle will likely reduce visibility along and south of Interstate 70; locally dense fog is possible. Travelers should use caution on area roadways.  Locations outside of the Winter Weather Advisory may see a brief period of freezing drizzle after midnight.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...  The Winter Weather Advisory continues into Thursday afternoon due to ice potential. Locally dense fog  and reduced visibility are also likely throughout the morning. Travelers should use caution on area roadways.  Thursday afternoon, near critical fire weather conditions will develop in western portions of Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties of northeast Colorado. Northwest winds gusting to 30 mph and humidity in the middle teens will contribute to the high fire danger.  Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions will be possible each afternoon Friday through Monday, mainly west of Highway 25 and into northeast Colorado. Low humidity and gusty winds are expected each day.  By Tuesday and Wednesday, a large low pressure system will be impacting the Tri-State Region. While the exact timing and location remains a little uncertain, it appears that there is a threat for accumulating snow primarily north of Interstate 70. Strong northwest winds may also lead to blowing and drifting snow.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotters are encouraged to report any ice and snow accumulations along with any slick or hazardous roads.