WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...HEAVY SNOW FOR THE FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS AND HIGHER FOOTHILLS...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  A strong spring storm system will move across Colorado today bringing widespread rain and snow to the mountains, foothills and Palmer Divide. The snow level will lower to around 6500 feet. Travel into the higher foothills and mountains will likely be very difficult with 1 to 3 feet of snow expected, with 4 to 12 inches over South Park and Palmer Divide.  One or two strong storms may develop over Lincoln County this afternoon. Hail up to quarter size would be the main threat.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday  Rain is expected to linger into Sunday morning over far northeast Colorado, other most of the Front Range and eastern plains will be dry to start Sunday. Mountain snow showers will prevail Sunday with a few inches possible.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight though rainfall, snowfall will be appreciated.