WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Periods of snow and blowing snow will continue in the mountains, heaviest this afternoon and evening. Additional snowfall amounts of 3 to 8 inches are expected in the mountains with up to a foot in the mountains of western Jackson County. Mountains valleys are expected to see 2 to 5 inches. Travel will slow with snow covered roads in places, especially towards sunset.  Gusty southwest winds will lead to elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions this afternoon across the plains, mainly south of I-70. Stronger winds may develop late tonight in and near the foothills where gusts to 75 mph will be possible.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday  Strong winds in and near the foothills will remain possible into Thursday morning before decreasing mid to late morning. In the mountains, a lull in snow is expected Thursday. The next storm system lifts northeast across Colorado Friday bringing more snow to the mountains, and possibly light snow to the Denver metro area.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.