WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...LATE SPRING STORM TO BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS, FOOTHILLS, AND URBAN CORRIDOR TODAY AND SATURDAY...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  A late season snow storm will bring much colder temperatures and snow to the Front Range Mountains and Foothills today, with rain changing to snow along the urban corridor and Palmer Divide late this afternoon and continuing though tonight.  The northeast plains will see mainly rain showers today with mix of rain and snow showers overnight. The Front Range Mountains and Foothills above 7000 feet will see significant snowfall amounts which should produce hazardous travel conditions, tree damage, and possible power outages. Freezing temperature are also expected later this evening into Saturday morning   .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  An impactful snow storm will continue through early Saturday afternoon for all areas. This will lead to hazardous morning commutes especially for higher elevations above 7000 feet. Unseasonably cold temperatures Saturday morning may kill sensitive vegetation or unprotected outdoor plumbing. Snow will likely subside and transition to a rain snow mix Saturday afternoon. Additional snowfall accumulations for the mountains and valleys Saturday morning into the afternoon remain near 3-4 inches. It is possible that snow bands may develop along the southern parts of the I-25 corridor, Palmer Divide, and nearby plains thus there is uncertainty in additional snowfall amounts in these areas. Temperatures will gradually warm in the urban corridor and plains leading to 1-2 inches of additional snowfall amounts until Saturday afternoon. A cooler and wetter pattern continues into next week.   .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter are encouraged to send snowfall reports.