WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  A cold front is expected to track south across Colorado from late this morning through this evening, with gusty north winds developing behind the front. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are also forecast to develop behind the front this afternoon and evening. A couple stronger storms are possible across the eastern plains, with small hail and gusty winds. The strongest storms may produce hail up to one inch in diameter. Rain will come to an end late tonight as drier air moves in.  Across the mountains, this front will bring light snow, mainly above 9,500 feet. 1-4 inches of snow is possible in favored terrain.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday  Elevated fire weather conditions are possible for South Park and the southern foothills Thursday afternoon. Multiple rounds of weak systems should bring light snow to the mountains and scattered showers to the foothills and plains mainly Friday through Sunday. Coverage increases Friday then becomes isolated by this weekend. Heavy snow or severe thunderstorms are not expected.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, but any reports of hail or gusty winds will be appreciated.