WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Today will be the last day of above normal temperatures and dry conditions. Breezy southwest winds and low humidities will lead to near critical fire weather conditions mainly for Lincoln county and the Palmer Divide through early evening.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  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. Snow levels could briefly drop a little lower than that Saturday night.  Temperatures will be much colder from Saturday night through Sunday night. A gradual warming trend is expected next week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.