An approaching weather system could impact early holiday travel with high winds and rain or a wintry mix later in the week, forecasters say.

The National Weather Service has predicted 11 states that look likely to receive heavy snowfall during the post-Thanksgiving period.

Thanksgiving week will feature unsettled weather conditions and multiple hazards on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

Winter weather alerts were issued in parts of New York state, as the region is set to be hit by a powerful winter storm packing snow, heavy rain and strong winds. Here's what you need to know.