WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  The northern urban corridor and northern plains will see critical fire weather conditions this afternoon due to gusty northwest winds and low humidity.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday  It will be windy in the mountains and foothills Sunday and Monday, with gusts in the 40 to 60 mph range. These gusty winds will spread east onto the plains, especially on Monday when gusts to 50 mph will be possible. These strong winds combined with the dry conditions will lead to elevated fire weather conditions across the snow free lower elevations.  Snow develops in the northern Colorado mountains Monday and continues into Tuesday. The snow and windy conditions will produce difficult travel over the passes late Monday into Tuesday. Snow spreads onto the plains Tuesday behind a strong cold front. Any accumulations across the lower elevations are expected to be light, though some brief travel impacts are possible.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.