Washington County Hazardous Weather Outlook

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Mostly sunny skies today with winds over the higher terrain
gusting up to 45 mph through the early afternoon hours, producing
localized areas of blowing snow. Across the northeast plains some
areas could still see gusty winds up to 30 mph through the day.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Monday through Saturday

Areas of light snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow can be
expected over the mountains Monday night into early Tuesday.
Accumulations are only expected to be in the 1 to 4 inch range,
and most of that would be along and north of the I-70 Corridor.
People planning travel into the high country should be prepared
for winter travel conditions during this time.

Lower elevations will remain dry, but a period of gusty winds can
be expected in and right next to the foothills. Peak gusts may
reach 60 to 70 mph in wind prone areas of the foothills.

Another weak system may bring light snow to the mountains
Wednesday night into Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

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