Winter weather advisories go in effect Tuesday night for the Palmer Divide ridge in central Colorado and the state's southern foothills.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

State area could produce heavy rain and even snow for parts of New York state, snarling travel for millions of people during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Winter is tightening its icy grip across much of the country, with a string of states slapped with weather warnings this week amid fears of treacherous conditions. Reduced visibility and heavy snow—up to 6 feet of snow accumulation in some parts—are forecast just days away from Thanksgiving.