WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  An incoming system will bring wind and snow hazards across mainly the high country this evening. Expect strong winds in the mountains and foothills this afternoon with gusts up to 55 mph for portions of the mountains. There is potential for banded snow or snow squalls as the cold front moves south across the mountains late this afternoon and evening. Travel may be difficult at times if experiencing one of these bands due to rapidly decreasing visibility. Winds will also lead to blowing snow hazards as well in the mountains.  Across the urban corridor and northeast plains, gusty northerly winds from winds 30 to 45 mph will be possible after the frontal passage. There will be a chance of snow or a mix of rain and snow as well with or shortly after the passage of the cold front. Along the Palmer Divide east of Interstate 25 and south of Interstate 70, up to one inch of snowfall will be possible by late this evening, with little to no snow accumulation expected elsewhere.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday  Snow becomes light in the mountains Thursday, but roads may remain snow covered and slippery through Thursday morning. Gusty north to northwest winds will prevail Thursday as well. The strongest winds will be found over the plains where gusts to 55 mph will be possible. By sunset Thursday, the snow and gusty winds will end.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight but snowfall reports will be appreciated.