WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Snow will fall over the mountains and across most of the plains this morning. An inch or two of snow is expected in Denver and the northern foothills and mountain valleys, with 2 to 4 inches in areas southwest, south, and southeast of Denver. The northeast plains will have less snow. North winds will increase this morning, with gusts up to 40 mph on the plains. This will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially across Douglas and Elbert counties. The snow will end by midday but the wind will continue this afternoon. Some impacts to travel are expected, generally in areas along and south of I-70 with the worst conditions in Douglas and Elbert counties.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Strong downsloping westerly winds are expected over the mountains and foothills east of the divide Friday night into early Saturday. Gusts to 65 mph are possible. The next system will bring snow to the mountains late Friday night through the weekend. Hazardous winter driving conditions are expected. Below normal temperatures will continue over the forecast area well into next week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Snowfall reports from spotters will be appreciated.