WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Areas of very light snow and flurries will gradually diminish this morning, but the next round of snow will follow shortly thereafter. More significant snow will redevelop and spread southeast across the area this afternoon through early evening, impacting the evening rush hour with snow covered roads and slick travel. Allow extra time for any travel plans you have. Total snow accumulations through early Wednesday morning will range between 2 and 6 inches in most areas, except the Front Range Foothills and Mountains where 4 to 8 inches can be expected. Local amounts closer to 10 inches will likely fall in the Rocky Mountain National Park area.  Very cold temperatures will hold across the plains and foothills, with lows tonight dropping to near zero. Wind chill readings will drop close to -15F, which means frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes. If headed outdoors, bundle up in several layers of loose fitting clothing, including a hat and mittens.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday  Light snow continues Wednesday, tapering off in the evening. Very cold temperatures expected with highs in the low teens Wednesday and lows below zero for much of the plains Wednesday night, becoming milder thereafter. The mountains will see steady snowfall through the period, with another round of mostly light snow possible Friday into Saturday for the lower elevations.   .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. However, any snowfall reports will be appreciated.  

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