WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Very windy conditions of gusts up to 35-40 mph over the eastern plains and dry relative humidities this afternoon could lead to rapid fire spread. A Red Flag Warning is in effect 10 AM to 6 PM for parts of the eastern plains thus avoid any outdoor activity that could lead to a spark. Scattered showers are possible for higher elevations and any rainfall is expected to be light. Gusty outflow winds to 40 mph will be possible near the showers. This evening, an isolated shower or two could enter the urban corridor producing little rainfall and wind gusts up to 40 mph.  Tonight, light snow begins for areas above 10 thousand feet.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  A low pressure system is expected to move through the area this weekend. This storm system will bring mountain snow Friday through the weekend and rain showers with isolated thunder on the plains. Travel might be impacted across the highest mountain passes on Saturday. By Sunday, temperatures will begin to increase to above normal values and dry conditions are expected to return through mid week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.