We'll see one more mild day across Colorado before a strong cold front races through Friday night. Temperatures will climb into upper 40s by the afternoon, with light snow developing by evening commute.

Four overflow cold weather shelters are open across Denver and the city will keep them open through at least 11 a.m. Tuesday, according to Denver’s Department of Housing Stability.

An Arctic blast and snow will hit Denver at the end of the week, producing this winter's coldest temperatures so far. State of play: The thermometer begins to dip Friday with 2-6 inches of snow expected through Saturday along the Front Range,

The City of Denver is extending its severe weather shelter activation into next week. Denver's Department of Housing Stability activated its Cold Weather Shelter plan on Dec. 30 and has extended it until at least 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Traffic is expected to be impacted along major highways, with northern Colorado towns even more likely to experience bitter cold conditions.