WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...Critical fire conditions late this morning through the afternoon from the foothills across the plains...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Critical fire conditions will be in place from the foothills across the plains due to very dry conditions and gusty northwest winds. Winds may gust up to 50 mph across the plains with some gusts up to 60 mph in the foothills. In addition, there also may be some blowing dust across the plains.  Tonight, widespread frost will develop overnight into Friday morning across most of the plains and over the Palmer Divide.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Well above normal temperatures are likely Saturday through Monday, with elevated to critical fire weather conditions at times.  A pattern change is possible next week, with cooler, unsettled weather returning to the area by Tuesday or Wednesday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.