WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...WINTER STORM WARNINGS, ADVISORIES, AND WATCHES FOR THE MOUNTAINS, FOOTHILLS, AND PALMER DIVIDE...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  In the mountains, snow will increase in coverage through the day and is expected to become heavy at times by late this afternoon and tonight. Across the urban corridor and northeast plains, it will be cooler today with a slight chance of rain showers mainly near the higher terrain this afternoon. By this evening, the showers will increase with a slight chance of a thunderstorm this evening.  Areas of fog will be possible mainly across Logan, Sedgwick and Phillips counties this morning. Late this evening and overnight, areas of fog across the plains could move into the Denver area as well. Visibilities could drop to less than a mile on spots.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Snow and hazardous travel conditions can be expected in the mountains, foothills, and Palmer Divide Saturday through Saturday night.  Meanwhile, rain and snow will overspread into the I-25 Corridor from Denver to Fort Collins Saturday, with a period of heavy snow possible by Saturday evening. Snow accumulations will depend heavily on precipitation intensity and a variety of other factors that are not yet well resolved. Over the eastern plains, mostly rain is expected, but some snow is still possible late Saturday night or Sunday.  Given the uncertainty in this forecast, continue to check back for updates on this storm system, potential snowfall amounts, and expected impacts.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.