WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Snow will continue over the through this evening, and then gradually diminish to scattered light snow showers by Tuesday morning. Total accumulations of 6 to 14 inches can be expected in the Park Range from Rabbit Ears Pass northward, with amounts ranging from 2-6 inches over most of the Front Range Mountains and Summit County, with locally 8 inch totals in the higher elevations of Rocky Mountain National Park. Mountain valleys will mostly see less than 2 inches. Slick and hazardous travel conditions can be anticipated for the high passes today, and then into the mountain valleys by this evening.  Meanwhile, the I-25 Corridor and plains will see elevated fire weather conditions as west winds increase and gust to between 30 and 40 mph this afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly cooler than yesterday, but still well above normal.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  A colder storm system will arrive Thursday, with increasing chances of widespread snow by Thursday afternoon and night, lingering into Friday morning. Some snow accumulation is now likely not only for the mountains, but for the lower elevations as well. The greatest chances will be in/near the mountains and along the I-25 Corridor and Palmer Divide where slick roads and winter travel conditions will be possible. It will be turning progressively colder Thursday into Friday, with high temperatures on Friday struggling to reach the freezing mark over the plains.  A return to dry weather can then be expected for the weekend, with a gradual moderation of temperatures.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. However, any reports of accumulating snow in the mountains will be appreciated.