WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Snow, heavy at times, will continue over the far northeast corner of Colorado into the evening. Snow accumulation up to a foot is possible over far northeast Colorado. Travel will be hazardous through Friday morning.  The Front Range mountains and foothills will see snow develop this afternoon and it will continue into Friday. Storm total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches are possible in these areas. The mountain valleys will have occasional light snow showers with total accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.  Scattered rain and snow showers over the I-25 corridor this afternoon will increase and become all snow early this evening. Snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected with higher amounts up to 5 or 6 inches possible next to the foothills in cities like Boulder and Golden. The evening rush hour could be impacted from this snow.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Snow covered roads are possible during Friday morning commute especially across I-76. Snow continues with an additional 2-3 inches for the foothills and mountains through Friday evening. For lower elevations such as the plains and Palmer Divide, an additional 1-2 inches could occur through Friday afternoon.  Warmer and drier conditions are likely this weekend through early next week. Snow is expected to return to the high country by Wednesday with showers possible on the plains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter are encouraged to send snowfall reports.  

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