#cowx For today and tonight: A storm system will move from Colorado into the Central Plains by this afternoon. In addition a strong cold front will move across northeast Colorado this morning with strong winds developing. North winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph will occur over the plains. Some snow will also occur over northeast Colorado with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible near the Wyoming, Nebraska border and over the Palmer Divide. Thus there will be areas of blowing snow and poor visibilities as well. Over portions of Lincoln county there will be considerable blowing dust with poor visibilities as well. In the mountains there will be some additional snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches along with some blowing snow over the higher passes. Weather conditions will improve by tonight with snow ending and decreasing wind. For Wednesday through Monday: Dry weather expected over the forecast area Wednesday through Friday, with ab! ove normal temperatures on Thursday. Moisture increases in westerly flow aloft Saturday and Sunday. There will be a chance of snow in the mountains Friday night through Sunday and a slight chance of rain over the plains on Saturday. Monday looks dry. Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight but reports of snowfall and high winds will be appreciated. (Please visit http://weather.gov/bou for more information.)