WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...HIGH WINDS IN/NEAR THE FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS INTO TONIGHT... ...HIGH FIRE DANGER/AREAS OF BLOWING DUST OVER PORTIONS OF LINCOLN COUNTY TODAY AND TUESDAY... ...SNOW, BLOWING SNOW, AND SLICK TRAVEL CONDITIONS NORTHERN COLORADO MOUNTAIN PASSES...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Widespread windy conditions will produce wind gusts up to 50-60 mph across the plains and valleys today. Additionally, winds will produce wind gusts up to 75 mph for parts of the mountains and foothills. Snow continues for areas north of I-70 above 9 thousand feet; if traveling along mountain passes, prepare for low visibilities due to blowing snow.  The dry and windy conditions will create critical fire weather conditions and areas of blowing dust for southern Lincoln County.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  Snow and blowing snow will occur across the mountains through Tuesday, and then gradually diminish Tuesday evening. Slick road conditions will be possible especially over the higher mountain passes during the night-time and early morning hours.  It will be windy across the entire area as well on Tuesday. The dry and windy conditions will lead to critical fire conditions across southern Lincoln County Tuesday afternoon and evening.  More tranquil weather can be expected Wednesday through next weekend, with only scattered showers possible and much less wind.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.