WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Mountain snow will increase in coverage and intensity today which will increase the likelihood of travel impacts. The northern mountains still remain favored for the heaviest amounts with this storm which includes the Park Range, US-34, US-40, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Accumulating snow and blowing snow will be the main concerns for impacts. Southward towards I-70 mountain areas, snow is likely, but with lower amounts than the north mountains. Slick conditions may also accompany these areas. Areas of the Palmer Divide and north border may also receive up to a dusting of snow early Friday with minimal travel impacts expected.  High winds develop, especially this afternoon and evening. A High Wind Watch is in effect for the east plains this afternoon with gusts up to 60mph possible in some spots tonight.  Patchy below-freezing temperatures are possible tonight over the plains.   .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Windy conditions will continue on the plains Friday but should begin to decrease by midday.  A widespread freeze is expected late Friday into early Saturday over most of northeast Colorado.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight but snowfall and wind reports would be appreciated.