WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...Red Flag Warning for Southeast Elbert and Southern Lincoln counties until 8 pm this evening...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Critical fire weather conditions are expected over southern Lincoln and southeastern Elbert counties through early this evening with dry conditions and westerly winds gusting up to 45 mph.  Snow showers will occur in the mountains, with another 1 to 2 inches in some locations where heavier showers are more persistent. Roads may be slushy/snow covered at times over the higher passes.  Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms on the northeast plains will gradually decrease through late afternoon. One or two stronger storms will be capable of producing a considerable amount of small hail.  Gusty west winds up to 45 mph will be decreasing early this evening.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  Cool weather is expected from later Tuesday through Wednesday. Widespread rainfall appears likely over the Front Range, urban corridor, and Palmer Divide late Tuesday into Wednesday. Light snow accumulations will also be possible for elevations above 8500 feet. A warming trend will begin Thursday and continue into next weekend, with scattered showers and storms returning to the forecast by Friday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.