Pinpoint Weather Alert Days have been issued for Saturday and Sunday as cold air and snowfall in the Denver metro and across the state lead to difficult driving conditions.

In this live weather blog, Denver7 is tracking the latest update on this cold snap, including the weather warnings and watches, impacts to your day and closures.

Arctic cold pushes across the area late Thursday, sticks around through at least Saturday night. Areas of light snow, too. Prepare for the extended cold, including plans for livestock and pets. Dress in warm layers, hats, gloves, etc. #COwx pic.twitter.com/7dQ1YMNVk4

Another frigid night is on tap with temperatures falling close to zero around metro Denver. More snow is in the Denver weather forecast for Sunday afternoon.

Cold and breezy weather sets the stage for Saturday’s Broncos game, with highs in the 30s. Sunday warms near 50°, then light snow may impact early MLK Day travel.

On Colorado’s northeast and east central plains, the arctic blast has already arrived, with the weather service issuing a cold weather advisory that went into place at 3 a.m. Friday and will last until 9 a.m. Saturday. Wind chills on the plains could go as low as 22 degrees below zero.

Light snow is making the morning commute slippery, meaning a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day morning, but the area will see quick clearing skies with below average highs in the low 40s.

Colorado braces for strong winds and high fire risk, with the state's warmest winter start. Fire Weather Watches and High Wind Warnings could impact safety.