A big warm-up is on the way across Colorado, but before that, more snow will move across the state to end the work week.

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.

Snowpack has stacked up near or above average in critical areas that serve Denver and Colorado Springs, but is lagging in Colorado's southern mountains.

Heavy snow and gusty winds will move into Colorado's mountains on Thursday afternoon as abundant moisture from the West moves in. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories will be in place Thursday and Friday as some mountain areas can expect around 20" of snow.

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Rain and snow showers return to the Denver weather forecast overnight Thursday, with minor accumulations possible for the lower elevations. Snow will continue in the mountains overnight with more snow accumulation expected,