WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Snow will increase from south to north across our forecast area this morning. The Palmer Divide and east-central plains will see moderate to heavy snow through this evening. Snowfall totals will be between 6 to 10" today and hazardous to nearly impossible travel will exist. Across the Denver metro and towards Akron, there will be a sharp gradient of snowfall amounts. In the southern suburbs of Denver, up to 4" of snow may fall. While on the north side of the metro and towards Akron, 0.5-2" are forecast. Travel impacts will be much less north of I-70 today but there will be slick and snow-covered roads nonetheless. Snow tapers off this evening before moving back in Friday morning.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Moderate to heavy snow is possible over the southern half of the forecast area on Friday into Saturday morning as the storm system of the last few days is finally expected to push out of the area. Some of the plains could see up to 12 inches of snow mainly from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.  Dry conditions with warming temperatures are expected Sunday and Monday with the next quick moving system to bring a chance of snow to the mountains and a slight chance of rain to the plains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed but spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts.