WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  An incoming system will bring wind and snow hazards across mainly the high country this evening. Expect strong winds in the mountains and foothills this afternoon with gusts up to 55 mph for portions of the mountains. There is potential for banded snow/snow squalls this evening over the high country along the front as it drops south. Travel may be difficult at times if experiencing one of these bands due to rapidly decreasing visibility. Winds will also lead to blowing snow hazards as well in the mountains.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday  Snow becomes light in the mountains Thursday, but roads may remain snow covered and slippery through Thursday morning. Gusty north to northwest winds will prevail Thursday as well. The strongest winds will be found over the plains where gusts to 55 mph will be possible. By sunset Thursday, the snow and gusty winds will end.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.