WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...WINDY...FIRE DANGER...AND MOUNTAIN SNOW...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Today, widespread strong and gusty winds generally 25 to 35 knots gusting 50 to 60 knots by this afternoon. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the northern urban corridor, basically around I-25 from Loveland north to the Wyoming border, valid 11 AM to 7 PM MDT. Critical fire weather conditions across the southern part of the forecast area and north through the Denver metro where is will be particularly dry; a Red Flag Warning is in effect, valid noon to 6 PM MDT.  Through this evening, light to moderate snow showers across the mountains, with strong winds. Expect snow covered and slick roads with blowing snow and reduced visibility, making travel difficult. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Park Range including Rabbit Ears Pass, valid through 6 PM MDT.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Windy conditions are expected in the mountains and exposed east slopes on Saturday with gusts up to 70 mph over the mountains. Expect near critical fire weather conditons on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons over the Palmer Divide region with gusty winds and low humidities.  Expect dry and warmer conditions for this weekend and into early next week along with continued gusty winds in the mountains. The next chance of snow will return to the mountains late Monday and Tuesday, and there will be a chance of rain or snow showers at lower elevations early next week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed. Any reports of strong winds will be appreciated.