WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Cooler and unsettled weather will move into the forecast area today with snow showers in the mountains, and scattered to numerous rain showers developing across the plains. Isolated thunderstorms can also be expected. A few inches of snow will fall over most of the mountains, with 3-6 inches common in elevations above 9,500 feet, and locally heavier amounts in the higher mountains. Some slushy and slick travel conditions can be expected over the mountain passes, especially early this morning and then again this evening as temperatures fall.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday  Warmer and drier weather will redevelop for Wednesday into Thursday, with potential for more critical fire weather conditions especially as winds increase Thursday.  A colder storm system will likely bring snow to most of the forecast area by Friday. Slick road conditions and travel impacts can be expected in most of the mountains, foothills, and even the Palmer Divide Friday and Friday night. Lighter snow accumulations will be possible on the plains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.