WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  A couple severe thunderstorms will be possible over the northeast plains late this afternoon through the evening. The main risk is along and east of a line from Sterling to Akron, although there is some risk as far west as Fort Morgan and eastern Weld County. The main threat is large hail, but one or two tornadoes is also possible.  Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms can be expected along the I-25 Corridor this afternoon and evening, while snow showers become more widespread in the mountains. 2 to 5 inches of snow can be expected in the mountains by Friday morning, with some slushy or snow covered roads mainly over the higher mountain passes tonight.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Tuesday  It will be cool and unsettled through Sunday, as precipitation is expected to become widespread across northeast Colorado. There is potential for moderate to heavy snow in the mountains, heaviest late Friday night through midday Sunday. Travel into the high country will likely be difficult, so be prepared to hazardous travel this weekend. Across the plains, widespread rain showers with some embedded thunderstorm can be expected on Saturday. Drier and warmer weather will return early next week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will likely be required over the northeast plains after 2 pm this afternoon.