WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...DENSE FOG EASTERN PLAINS EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SNOW SHOWERS AND BLOWING SNOW MOUNTAINS...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Light to moderate snow will continue over Rabbit Ears Pass through this afternoon along with blowing snow continuing into the early evening. A Winter Weather Advisory covers this area until 5 PM MST. This system will push eastward which will increase northwesterly wind.  Areas of fog will continue throughout the far eastern portions of the plains through 8-9 AM. Visibility will be down to just a few hundred feet in spots, mainly along and east of a line from Limon to Akron to Sterling.  Additionally, near-critical fire weather conditions could occur across the plains as strong northwesterly flow brings wind gusts up to 30-40 mph which could lead to rapid fire spread if a fire were to start. Peak gusts near 60 mph can be expected in and immediately next to the foothills. Relative humidity percentages remain above 20 percent for majority of the region do not meet Red Flag criteria, but spotty 14-17% relative humidity could occur in southern Lincoln throughout this afternoon.  Drier conditions and decreasing winds are likely overnight.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Light snow and gusty winds will redevelop in the northern mountains Friday afternoon, with gusty winds spreading down the foothills and onto the nearby adjacent plains and Wyoming border area Friday night. Peak gusts will likely reach 50-60 mph or more in some of the wind prone areas of the foothills and higher mountains. Snow accumulations are expected to be a couple inches or less, and almost all north of the I-70 Corridor.  Dry and warmer conditions will prevail this weekend.  A potent storm system is expected to move into the region early next week. While the greatest risk of significant travel impacts is to our north, a slight southern change to the track could mean more significant impacts to portions of northeast Colorado Monday night through Tuesday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.