WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS, FOOTHILLS, AND PLAINS NEAR THE WYOMING BORDER... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF THE PLAINS TODAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR ALL OF THE PLAINS SATURDAY...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  High winds will develop over the Front Range Mountains and Foothills early this morning and become more widespread through the afternoon. Peak gusts of 80-100 mph can be expected in wind prone areas of the Front Range, resulting in hazardous travel and potential for tree damage and scattered power outages. Some of those stronger winds will spread into the western sections of Fort Collins and Wellington, with gusts of 60-75 mph expected there. Peak gusts on the plains will reach 60 mph near the Wyoming border, but mostly 30-50 mph over the rest of the plains and I-25 Corridor south of Fort Collins. There is potential for rapid wildfire spread across the plains from late morning through the mid evening hours due to the strong winds and very low humidity.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  The hazardous fire weather conditions will last through Friday and Saturday, with continued much above normal temperatures, gusty winds, and very low humidity.  A strong, fast moving cold front will bring more gusty winds but a chance of snow by Saturday night and Sunday, with a few inches of accumulation and travel impacts likely for the mountains. The I-25 Corridor could see mainly light snow accumulations and travel impacts by late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.  A quick warmup and a high potential for record warmth can be expected by the middle of next week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed, but any reports of high wind or wind damage will be appreciated.