WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...WINTER STORM WATCH FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WATCH BOULDER/DENVER METRO AND PALMER DIVIDE AREA WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Scattered snow showers in the mountains will come to an end early this morning, but early morning travelers can still expect slippery travel conditions over mountain passes. It will be breezy to windy in some areas of the mountains and foothills as well with gusts of 35-45 mph. Those winds will decrease as we head through the day.  Another round of snow will move into the high country late this evening and overnight, with slick and hazardous travel conditions developing. Scattered rain showers will spill onto the plains.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday  A strong winter storm is expected to impact the region Wednesday through Friday. This storm could bring significant snowfall to portions of Colorado, but confidence remains low regarding the exact track of this system. The chance for heavy snow continue to increase, especially for areas in and near the Front Range mountains, foothills, and Palmer Divide. In the Front Range mountains and foothills, 1 to 2 feet is snowfall is possible, up to 18 over the Palmer Divide, and 6 to 12 inches possible around metro Denver. The hazardous conditions will especially impact the Thursday morning commute. The snow will taper off Thursday night into Friday morning, with drier weather expected for the weekend.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.