Denver will wrap up its gorgeous weekend with another day basking in sunshine and even warmer temperatures on Sunday.

The Denver weather forecast will be warmer and dryer to start the weekend, as temperatures return into the upper 40s and lower 50s with mostly sunny skies.

A few inches of snow is expected to fall on Colorado’s Western Slope today as a winter storm passes wraps up, with the highest accumulation on Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs.

Let’s do it all over again for Denver’s weather forecast. Highs max out in the upper 40s and lower 50s under mostly sunny skies with even warmer air on the way.

We're not done yet! More mountain snow moves into Colorado Wednesday along with fierce winds along the E. Plains. Red Flag Warnings and high fire danger continue east of I-25 mid-week.

Today, the eastern plains will see sustained westward winds blowing between thirty and forty miles per hour and gusts of upwards of 65 miles per hour, according to local forecasts. The high winds will likely last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and be strongest in areas further east, including Limon, Fort Morgan and Sterling.

Snow showers continue in the mountains as Denver is less breezy Wednesday with mild highs and extra clouds.

Fire and ice are the two main story lines when it comes to Colorado's weather this week. Denver7 takes a deep dive into what weather is affecting the mountains and the eastern plains.

An inch of snow is expected to accumulate in Denver by 5 a.m. Saturday, with up to 2 inches possible in the southern metro area, forecasters said.

A snowstorm in western Colorado brings needed moisture but raises avalanche risks through Friday. Travelers are advised to avoid backcountry areas.