WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible for the northern foothills and eastern plains. Thunderstorms may produce wind gusts up to 60 mph and up to quarter size hail. Light snow is also possible across the mountains, mainly over the higher peaks above 8 thousand feet in the Park Range through tonight. Snowfall accumulations up to 2-4 inches may occur through Saturday.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon, mainly across the higher mountains into the foothills.  A storm system is expected to develop and track just north of the region this weekend, leading to much warmer weather on Sunday along with windy conditions across the plains. An isolated shower or storm will also be possible.  As the system tracks to the north, chances for mountain snow showers will also increase from late Sunday into Monday. Across the plains, it will remain windy with cooler temperatures and a slight chance of showers.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, but any reports of hail or gusty winds will be appreciated.