WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  There will be scattered showers in the mountains today with snow falling mainly above 9,000 feet. A dusting to an inch of snow can be expected along the mountain ridges and minimal, if any, travel impacts are expected. Isolated showers and storms are possible across the I-25 corridor and eastern plains. A storm or two may become strong with small hail and gusty winds mainly to the east of a line from Limon to Akron. Elevated fire weather conditions will exist in southern Elbert and Lincoln Counties.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday  Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible for the northeastern plains Monday afternoon. A isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out for the mountains Monday but storms should focus east of the I-25 corridor. Tuesday, scattered afternoon thunderstorms will occur mainly for parts of the northern foothills, mountains, and northeastern plains but there is a low threat of flooding to the burn areas as storms should be moving very quickly off the high terrain while favoring development in the plains.  Wednesday afternoon through Friday, there is increasing chances of scattered thunderstorms across the region where storms could produce hail and heavy rainfall.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.