Washington County Hazardous Weather Outlook

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Snow showers will increase across the mountains this morning
before diminishing later this afternoon. Expect up to 2 inches of
snowfall above 9000 feet. Gusty westerly winds will also increase
in the mountains with speeds up to 45 mph possible.

Across lower elevations, a strong cold front will sweep across the
plains by later this morning with gusty north and northeast winds
up to 30 mph. Expect a few rain showers this afternoon, especially
over the Palmer Divide.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday

On Saturday, elevated fire danger will be in place across Middle
and South Parks along with the Palmer Divide.

A strong storm system will arrive Saturday night into Sunday which
will bring snow and areas of blowing snow to the mountains. This
will result in hazardous winter travel conditions. Areas east of
the mountains could see a chance of light rain and snow showers on
Sunday along with strong, gusty winds. Some of the mountain snow
will linger through Monday, but it should be lighter.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

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