WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Light snow will fall this morning in the mountains, heaviest in the Park Range and northern Front Range. Snow will become heavy in the mountains this afternoon and will last through the night tonight. Snowfall rates up to 3 inches per hour are possible in the Park Range. The very heavy snow along with strong winds will result in nearly impossible travel conditions tonight in the Park Range. Snowfall rates will be up to 2 inches per hour in the northern Front Range mountains which will create hazardous travel conditions tonight. Along the I-70 mountain corridor, snow will be lighter but will still have an impact on travel. The worst period for travel along the I-70 mountain corridor will be tonight and Saturday morning when there will be increased ski traffic. Otherwise, the plains will be relatively mild today with gusty winds.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Heavy snow will continue over the Park Range mountains and northern Front Range mountains where an additional 4-8" are possible on Saturday. 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. Light snow may create periods of slick conditions in the plains Saturday evening through late Monday.  Exceptionally cold temperatures will impact the region beginning Sunday, lasting through at least Tuesday. Wind chill values may drop below -20 F in the plains on the coldest night(s).  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed, but snowfall reports are appreciated.