WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...HIGH FIRE DANGER/AREAS OF BLOWING DUST OVER PORTIONS OF LINCOLN COUNTY TODAY... ...SNOW, BLOWING SNOW, AND SLICK TRAVEL CONDITIONS NORTHERN COLORADO MOUNTAIN PASSES...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Widespread windy conditions will continue today with gusts 50 to 65 mph across the mountains and foothills. Across the plains wind gusts will be in the 40 to 50 mph range with a few higher gusts over the Palmer Divide. Snow will continue in the mountains with blowing snow and poor visibility over the higher passes.  The dry and windy conditions will create critical fire weather conditions and areas of blowing dust for southern Lincoln County.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday  There will be a good chance of showers and a few thunderstorms over the mountains through the period. The showers will be snow Wednesday through Friday. There will be a good chance of showers over the plains on Thursday, then a slight chance of late day showers and thunderstorms Friday, Saturday and Monday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.