Washington County Hazardous Weather Outlook

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

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Occasional light snow will continue in the mountains through
tonight with gusty winds and blowing snow. Additional snowfall
will be up to 4 inches today. Expect winter driving conditions
with icy and snowpacked roads across the mountain passes.

Strong west winds will continue through this afternoon over the
Front Range foothills and adjacent plains with gusts up to 75
mph. Winds will also increase over the northeast plains this
afternoon with gusts up to 65 mph along with blow dust.

The strong winds will gradually decrease by later this evening
over the mountains and plains. Lingering moisture in the mountains
will continue the threat of light snow through the night but
additional accumulations will be a couple of inches.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Monday through Saturday

Cold and windy conditions will continue in the mountains for
Monday through Wednesday with periods of light snow showers each
day. The plains will be dry for Monday through Wednesday morning
with windy conditions across the plains.

The next storm system will arrive Wednesday afternoon and will
likely bring another round of wintry conditions to the mountains,
foothills, Urban Corridor and plains through Thursday afternoon.
Dry conditions will quickly develop for late Thursday and persist
through Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, however
reports of high winds and any damage will be appreciated.

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