WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...POTENT STORM EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE REGION EARLY NEXT WEEK...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  A shortwave could lead to accumulating snowfall under an inch for Rabbit Ears Pass this afternoon thus prepare for slick roads; flurries are possible for areas in the Park Range and Rocky Mountain National Park. A breezy day today for parts of the mountains and parts of the eastern plains. Southwest winds in parts of the mountains will produce wind gusts up to 45-55 mph and southerly winds in parts of the plains could produce wind gusts up to 25-35 mph. This pattern may lead to elevated fire weather conditions along the Palmer Divide.  Winds will subside rather quickly this evening for the plains but the mountains and parts of the foothills could see gusty conditions through the overnight hours.   .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Dry and warmer conditions will prevail this weekend. Fire weather conditions will be elevated both days over the Palmer Divide and adjacent plains.  A potent storm system will move into the region early next week. Depending on the exact track of the storm, significant travel impacts will be possible over portions of northeast Colorado Monday night through Tuesday night. Several inches of snow, strong winds, and blowing snow will be possible. Right now, the greatest risk of the more significant impacts is from the northeastern plains of Colorado into eastern Wyoming, the Nebraska Panhandle, and Dakotas. Mountain areas will also likely see snow, blowing snow, and hazardous travel conditions.  Stay tuned to the National Weather Service or your local news media for the the latest updates on this potential winter storm.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.