Areas of New York are forecast to be battered by several inches of snow into Saturday morning as the state is among several in the Northeast and northern Mid-Atlantic regions grappling with winter weather.

“A storm has the potential to snarl transit for those even traveling locally across portions of the Midwest and Northeast on Thanksgiving Day, even those chasing Black Friday deals could contend with travel challenges,” explained AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys.

A new storm system that will sweep across the nation is expected to arrive along the East Coast right around Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.The snow threat across the interior Northeast will remain a possibility later next week if the

A potent winter storm system is set to hit parts of New York state, bringing the potential for heavy snow as millions of people prepare to travel ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday.

Parts of the Ohio Valley are now included in a slew of winter weather alerts issued across the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Tuesday and Wednesday should be the busiest days on the road, and disruptive weather could occur both days before Thanksgiving, AccuWeather says.

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.

As Thanksgiving travelers hit the road, a potent winter storm system over the Northeast could potentially cause travel delays and disruptions.