WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Periods of light mountain snow showers and a few thunderstorms are possible for today and tonight. Significant snow accumulations are not expected. Blowing snow is possible for the higher passes, but chances will diminish as winds gradually decrease through the day. There is a slight chance for rain showers and a few isolated thunderstorms over the foothills and portions of the plains as well.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday  For Thursday and Friday snow showers are likely in the mountains and foothills along with a few thunderstorms. While significant snow accumulations are not expected, a few spots could pick up a couple inches of snow with slushy roads at times in the late night and early morning hours.  On the plains, look for just scattered light rain showers and a rumble or two of thunder possible Thursday into Friday morning. Thursday will be the coolest day with highs 15-20 degrees below seasonal normals.  From Saturday through next Tuesday, scattered late day showers and thunderstorms are forecast, along with a slow warming trend.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.