WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight  No hazardous weather is expected through tonight.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Winds will increase Saturday, with gusts to 30-40 mph over the plains and high mountain valleys by afternoon. Lighter winds will likely persist in the Boulder to Fort Collins corridor. There will be a threat of a couple severe thunderstorms over the northeast plains in the late afternoon and evening, with strong outflow winds to around 60 mph possible.  With the winds will also come elevated fire weather conditions.  Mountain areas will see mainly snow showers by Saturday night, bu only light snow accumulations (less than 2 inches) expected.  A chance of showers will linger through early next week, along with cooler and below normal temperatures. Drier and warmer weather will return for the latter portions of next week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.