Thursday will be another sunny and mild day, but the Denver weather forecast sees significant changes starting on Friday during a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day.

The first wave of snow is forecast to start Thursday afternoon in Colorado’s mountains and continue overnight, spreading into the Front Range, Eastern Plains and metro area.

A buffet of varying active weather conditions is expected across Colorado for the rest of this week. Wednesday will be mild and dry once again across all of Colorado. Bone-dry air and above-average temperatures will heighten fire concerns,

Rain and snow is expected in Denver on Friday.

Meteorologists report a 30% chance of snow in Denver between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with patchy fog before 10 a.m.

Colorado's mid-March weather showcases extremes, with the 2019 "bomb cyclone" and Pi Day storms leaving a snowy legacy.