WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...Arctic cold through early Thursday morning...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Very cold temperatures will remain in place today, with high temperatures only reaching near 10 degrees or just above in most locations. Lows tonight will drop below zero in all but the western portions of Denver. Some valley locations will dip to 10 to 20 below zero. Despite light winds, wind chill readings will drop into the -15F to -25F degree range this evening through early Thursday morning, meaning frostbite will be possible on exposed skin in less than 30 minutes. If you head outdoors, bundle up in several layers of loose fitting clothing, including a hat and mittens. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.  Lingering light snow and flurries this morning over the plains will give way to a few periods of sunshine. In the mountains, light snow showers will linger into the evening before ending. Allow extra time for your commute this morning with roads being slick and snow covered in spots.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday  Travelers should prepare for a prolonged period of moderate to locally heavy mountain snowfall Thursday night through Saturday, impacting travel on all passes. For the lower elevations, another round of light to moderate snow is expected Friday night, with potential for a second storm system and additional snow late Monday into Tuesday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. However, any snowfall reports will be appreciated.