WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FOR THE MOUNTAINS...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS ALL AREAS WITH INCREASED FIRE DANGER, LOCAL BLOWING DUST, AND ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Snow and blowing snow in the northern Colorado mountains will continue through at least mid day, with continued difficult travel conditions expected. Conditions are expected to gradually improve this afternoon and evening.  Strong and gusty winds will also occur across area. Wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible across the plains with potential for higher speeds in the foothills. With dry soils in place from lack of precipitation across the eastern plains, areas of blowing dust are expected that could impact travel, mainly from I-25 eastward. Critical fire weather is expected to develop which could lead to rapid fire spread if one were to ignite.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  Colder temperatures but lighter winds will settle in for Tuesday and Wednesday, before a gradual warmup occurs later next week. Scattered light snow showers will occur in the mountains Tuesday, with a few flurries attempting to spill onto the plains by evening.  More impactful snow and blowing snow will likely develop in the mountains by late Wednesday and continue into Thursday, when a few inches will be possible. The plains will remain dry.  A better chance of snow may develop by this weekend, but for the most part any accumulations are expected to be on the light side.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Snowfall reports from mountain spotters, and high wind reports from our foothill and plains spotters will be appreciated.