Cold air originating from the Arctic Ocean will be dislodged and sent to the continental United States this weekend.

The coldest temps in about a year are taking aim at Colorado as a major blast of Arctic air will plunge Denver below freezing, remaining there for several days as flash freezing becomes a concern. Here's a look at potentially dangerous wind chills expected in Colorado and the Denver metro area.

Bundle up, Colorado! Subzero temperatures, wind and snow are headed for Denver this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Light snow was already falling in northern Colorado’s mountains on Tuesday morning,

An arctic front will sweep through Colorado Friday afternoon with dangerously cold air and accumulating snow lagging behind it.

Denver’s cold weather shelters will be open for another week as frigid weather makes its way across the state.