WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Strong westerly winds are likely today across the mountains and foothills thus a High Wind Warning is in effect 5 AM to 5 PM today for wind gusts up to 65-80 mph. Spotty elevated to near critical fire weather conditions are possible this afternoon across the Palmer Divide and eastern plains due to the combination of low relative humidities near 15-20 percent and wind gusts between 20-30 mph. Tonight, light to moderate snow showers develop across the mountains.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Snow forms in the mountains late tonight and continues Friday. The mountain snow spreads onto the plains Friday and Friday night with periods of snowfall. Roads may become snow covered at times Friday, but there will be better chance for snow covered and slick roads Friday night when temperatures fall below freezing.  For Saturday, snow becomes light and ends in the mountains. It will be windy across the eastern plains with gusts to 45 mph.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter reports of wind and snow are appreciated.