WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across the I-25 corridor and eastern plains. One or two storms, east of a line from around Sterling to Limon, could produce hail up to one inch in diameter and damaging wind gusts to 70 mph.  Otherwise, 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. 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.  Showers and thunderstorms will increase Tuesday through Thursday as a storm system enters the region. The strongest storms could produce hail and heavy rainfall.  Slightly cooler weather is expected for the end of the week into next weekend with continued chances for showers and thunderstorms, mainly across the high country.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.