Heavy snow and blustery winds are expected to hit parts of the U.S. from Wednesday through to Thursday evening—and in some cases into Friday morning—which, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), could bring up to 24 inches of snow to certain areas.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data shows snow has already appeared across much of the northern U.S. and the mountainous West.

Early forecasts by meteorologists are predicting that parts of the U.S., especially the Midwest and Northern areas, should brace themselves for heavy snow and winter storms over the Thanksgiving week, raising serious concerns about travel disruptions, hazardous road conditions, and delays for holiday plans.

Millions of Americans from the Midwest to the Northeast to the South are facing the first deep freeze and snow of the season.

The Sierra Nevada, including the Lake Tahoe region, has received heavy amounts of snowfall recently, the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Laboratory reported. As of Thursday, Nov. 20, the laboratory at Donner Pass had received 11.6 inches of snow over the past seven days.

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The first snow of the season struck the Midwest this weekend, and more snow is on the way for the North in the next few days while freeze warnings hit the South.

Accumulating snow or a wintry mix begins around daybreak Tuesday, then continues until the evening. We’ll generally see a quarter to half inch of snow or ice pellets (locally higher up to 1 inch is possible) for areas near I-96 and portions of I-94.

With Thanksgiving just a week away, we’re looking back at one of the most unforgettable Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades in history — the 1989 snowstorm edition. Despite bitter cold, five inches of snow,