WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY PARK RANGE AND RABBIT EARS PASS UNTIL 5 PM TODAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL NOON TUESDAY...  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Snow and areas of blowing snow can be expected in the mountains today, resulting in slow and hazardous winter travel conditions. The snow is expected to decrease by mid to late afternoon with only flurries lingering into the evening. Total accumulations of 1-4 inches can be expected in most of the I-70 Mountain Corridor through Summit County, with 4 to 8 inches around Rabbit Ears Pass and the Park Range.  Strong winds will be developing in and near the Front Range Mountains and Foothills. Peak gusts around 60 mph can be expected until late afternoon, but then winds will increase this evening with gusts around 85 mph possible in wind prone areas. Broken tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. Avoid travel in high profile or lightweight vehicles on the Peak to Peak Highway, Highway 93 between Boulder and Golden, and US 36 from Broomfield to Estes Park. Winds will be lighter on the plains, but a few gusts to around 40 mph will be possible this afternoon along the I-25 Corridor including Denver.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday  Strong westerly winds continue for the higher elevations which could make travel difficult for high profile vehicles through noon Tuesday thus a High Wind Warning covers parts of the mountains and foothills. Light snow persists in the Park Range through Tuesday which may lead to blowing snow cause hazardous travel in the mountains. Additionally, the next system arrives Tuesday night into Wednesday night favoring colder temperatures and light snow for all areas.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.