WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...A WINTER WEATHER RETURNS THIS EVENING INTO TONIGHT FOR THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS, FOOTHILLS, AND ADJACENT PLAINS...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Windy conditions will continue this morning where peak wind gusts around 60 mph can be expected in some of the wind prone locations, including the Peak to Peak Highway, foothills of Boulder County, and along Highway 93 between Boulder and Golden. Snow will begin in the northern mountains this afternoon before pushing east onto the lower elevations late tonight. Slick travel conditions can be expected in the northern mountains overnight.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Snow will continue across the higher elevations and adjacent plains on Saturday, with light to moderate accumulations expected. Slick and slow travel will likely impact some of the weekend ski traffic. Colder temperatures are also expected across the region.  Snow will linger into Sunday across the mountains, with quieter weather for the plains. Temperatures will gradually trend warmer next week, with a chance for some light snow Wednesday and Thursday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.