WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight  Mountain snow will continue through the early evening and many mountain passes are slick and snow covered. The northern mountains will receive heaviest amounts with this storm which includes the Park Range, US-34, US-40, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Blowing snow will also add to the hazardous travel conditions. Southward towards the I-70 mountain areas, snow is likely, but with lower amounts expected. Slick conditions are possible along and south of I-70 these areas.  Strong winds develop across the eastern plains this afternoon and evening. Gusts may exceed 50 mph tonight into early Friday.  .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. For many areas, this will be the first freeze of the season.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight but snowfall and wind reports would be appreciated.