WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Widespread critical fire weather conditions will prevail today from the base of the foothills eastward across the eastern plains. Gusty southwest winds early this morning will shift to the west and become strong as a cold front and rain/snow showers race eastward across Colorado. Wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph will be possible mid to late morning when this surge pushes through. Very windy conditions continue through the afternoon.  The mountains will see a burst of heavy snow and strong winds early to mid morning. Visibilities are expected to drop to less than a quarter with roads becoming snow covered. Travel is expected to be very difficult during the time frame. Snow showers and very windy conditions will continue in the mountains this afternoon and evening, creating difficult driving conditions at times.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday  Snow continues in the mountains Wednesday and Wednesday night leading to snow covered roads and hazardous travel at times. A break in the snow is expected Thursday, but snow redevelops for Friday.  Fire weather conditions will be elevated to locally critical Wednesday and Thursday. On the plains along and south of I-70, windy and dry conditions are expected Wednesday. On Thursday, fire weather concerns shift to the Front Range.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.