It is January in Denver and the National Western Stock Show is in town, which can only mean one thing ... cold and snowy Colorado weather is around the corner. It is a tradition at this point, and this year will be no different. An arctic blast will bring temperatures 20 to 40 degrees below average and a chance for snow.

Extra clouds linger over the Mile High City with an afternoon breeze and cooler highs as snow falls in the high country in the Denver weather forecast.

A quieter forecast is in store as Denver's weather gradually warms up next week. This weekend, however, will still be chilly with breezy conditions Saturday.

There will be occasional mountain snow showers over the next few days, but temperatures in Denver will warm up in the meantime.

While this week should be mild, sunny and warmer than it has been, FOX31 Pinpoint Weather Team Meteorologist Alden German is tracking snow and high temperatures in the teens for next weekend.

Temperatures will warm up through the week, but big changes are in store for the weekend. Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Alden German is looking at possible snow accumulation and sub-zero temperatures.