WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...INCOMING WINTER WEATHER OVER THE PLAINS...  The Hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  A storm system will intensify over the central US.  This system will bring snow to the far northeast plains by early evening which will spread south southwest towards the Palmer Divide late tonight. In addition, strong winds will develop overnight with wind gusts up to 60 mph in some areas. This combined with falling snow will lead to blizzard conditions from northern Lincoln county through Washington county into Phillips and Sedgwick counties. Outside of the snow areas, blowing dust may cause reduced visibility in some areas a well.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  The eastern plains can expect snow and strong gusty winds of 40 to 55 mph on Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Widespread blowing snow will cause blizzard conditions in Sedgwick, Phillips, Washington and northern Lincoln Counties. Avoid travel in these areas into Wednesday morning as driving will be dangerous.  Snow showers and breezy winds may also create slick conditions and blowing snow at times in the northern mountains and for the Palmer Divide into Elbert County Tuesday into Wednesday.  From later Wednesday into the weekend, the weather will mainly be dry with just a few light snow showers over the higher mountains. Temperatures look to be near seasonal normals or a tad warmer.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight but snowfall and high wind reports would be appreciated.