WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Dry conditions and above normal temperatures will continue across the forecast area this afternoon. Moderate wind speeds and the low humidity levels will lead to elevated fire weather conditions in some areas.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Dry and warm conditions will lead to elevated to near critical fire weather conditions Friday afternoon...mainly for the Palmer Divide and Lincoln county.  The next storm system arriving this weekend will bring much cooler and unsettled weather to the region. Widespread rain and a few thunderstorms can be expected Saturday afternoon through Saturday night, with showers diminishing Sunday morning. There is potential for several inches of snow across the Front Range Mountains, generally above 9,000 feet, but snow levels could dip to around 8,000 feet by late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.  Depending on the timing and intensity of shower and storm development, there may also be a flood threat over recent burn areas late Saturday afternoon through midnight Saturday night.  Temperatures will be much colder from Saturday night through Sunday night.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.