WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Strong winds will impact the foothills and adjacent lower elevations through tonight, with localized gusts 55-75 mph west of I-25. With windy, warm and dry conditions in place, critical fire weather conditions will develop across all of the lower elevations, and may be rather persistent for the western Denver metro into this evening. Light snow showers with blowing snow across high mountain elevations will begin overnight.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday  Strong winds are expected on Monday, with gusts to 50 mph over the plains and 60 mph in the mountains and foothills. A warm, dry airmass along with the winds will combine for elevated to critical weather conditions across the plains.  Snow will become widespread in the north central Colorado mountains Monday and continue into Tuesday, with heavy snow possible Monday overnight. The snow and windy conditions will produce difficult winter driving conditions with significant snowfall accumulations expected. Snow will spread onto the plains Tuesday afternoon behind a strong cold front that pushes through late in the morning. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible over the plains. There could be limited travel impacts late Tuesday afternoon and early evening over some areas of the plains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.