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... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR MOST OF THE PLAINS FRIDAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR MOST OF THE PLAINS SATURDAY...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight  High winds have developed across the Front Range Mountains, Foothills, and northern plains along the WY border. Wind gusts around 50 to 80 mph will continue for the next few hours in the wind prone areas today resulting in hazardous travel and potential for additional tree damage and scattered power outages. There is potential for rapid wildfire spread across the plains 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.