This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight
Mild temperatures will replaced by strong, gusty north winds and
colder temperatures late this afternoon and early evening. The
cold front is expected to reach the Wyoming border area toward
3 PM and then push across the Denver metro area and I-70 Corridor
by 5-6 PM. Scattered rain and snow showers will develop, mostly
along and behind the front. Mountain areas could see a dusting to
2 inches of snow. No snow accumulation is expected in lower
elevations except perhaps a dusting over the Palmer Divide and
Wyoming border. Winds will be quite gusty behind the front with
a brief period of 40 to 50 mph gusts expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Sunday through Friday
Dry and warmer weather is expected to return Sunday through
Tuesday. An approaching weather system will bring light
precipitation back to north-central and northeast Colorado
Wednesday and Thursday. Mountain areas should see light snow begin
by Wednesday afternoon which will continue overnight. The plains
will see light rain in the afternoon, changing to light snow in
the evening. Lingering shower activity Thursday morning is
expected to clear out by afternoon. Friday should be dry.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.