WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  It will become windier in and near the Front Range Mountains and Foothills through late this afternoon and evening. Strong, gusty winds will then continue overnight. Peak gusts of 50-60 mph or greater can be expected in wind prone areas, including the Peak to Peak Highway, Highway 93 between Boulder and Golden, and US 36 from Broomfield to Estes Park. Scattered light snow showers can be expected in the mountains today, while the plains will see some sunshine.  Snow will become more widespread and heavier in the northern tier of mountains by this evening as another storm system moves into the region. The bulk of the accumulating snow tonight will occur in the mountains roughly along and north of a line from Rabbit Ears Pass to Rocky Mountain National Park, while the I-70 Mountain Corridor through Summit County will only see scattered and mostly light snow showers. Some slick roads will be possible today in the high country, but travel will become hazardous again over the northern tier of Colorado mountains tonight, including Rabbit Ears Pass and Cameron Pass.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Heavy snow will occur over the Park Range mountains and northern Front Range mountains where up to 2 feet of snow could fall from Thursday night through Saturday evening. Lighter snow amounts of a few inches can be expected in the I-70 Mountain Corridor and Summit County. The prolonged period of snow will create hazardous travel conditions and snow-covered roads. Across the plains, freezing drizzle and light snow will be possible late Saturday and Saturday night. This may create slick and icy roads. There will be a daily chance of light snow Sunday through Tuesday across the plains and I-25 corridor but snow amounts will be very light, likely less than 3 inches.  Very cold temperatures will bring significant impacts starting Saturday and lasting through Tuesday morning. The plains and I-25 corridor will see temperatures below zero and some areas could see temperatures reaching the negative teens Sunday and Monday nights. Wind chill values could reach as low as -25 F. Highs will stay in the teens or single digits Sunday through Tuesday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed, but snowfall reports will be appreciated.