Brisk northwest winds will carry cold air into Southwest and Central Virginia over the next several days. Mostly to partly sunny skies will be overhead on Thursday. Expect temperatures to start in the sub-freezing 20s and lower 30s before rising into the chilly 30s and 40s by the afternoon.

A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day will be in effect Saturday for accumulating snowfall from Saturday into Sunday, especially in the mountains.

It's a First Alert Weather Day on Thursday as snow moves into the Denver metro area. The main concern with this system won't be the amount of snowfall but will be with the gusty winds causing areas of blowing snow.

Light snow falling paired with 45 mph wind gusts will lead to difficult travel and low visibility. Use extra caution if you will be traveling in this area, and remember the saying “Ice and snow, take it slow.

Mainly sunny skies are back on Wednesday, warming temperatures a little. However, light snow returns on Thursday morning in the Denver weather forecast.

Light morning snow showers could create some issues along the Palmer Divide and east along Interstate 70, but the snow should be done by noon with a breezy wind through the afternoon in the Denver weather forecast.