WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF THE PLAINS THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Warm and dry weather today along with gusty winds will create critical fire weather conditions across the I-25 corridor, Palmer Divide, and Cheyenne Ridge. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM for those locations. Showers and storms will develop mainly over the northern mountains late this afternoon and will continue through the overnight hours. The higher mountain ridges and peaks will see 1-4 inches of snow with locally higher amounts. Slick travel conditions are expected late tonight into Sunday morning.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday  Dry and windy conditions Sunday will create critical fire weather conditions along the I-25 corridor and eastern plains. Windy conditions are expected again Monday across the plains.  A strong storm system will move across the Rockies Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a good chance the mountains see moderate to heavy snowfall with this system. For the Front Range and eastern plains, forecast remain uncertain. Cooler temperature and windy conditions are expected. Some rain and possible snow should occur, but it remains unclear if this significant storm moves over Colorado or to the north of the state.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.