A lot of snow, rain and cold weather await travelers for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with winter storm warnings posted Friday across the northern part of the country and more snow falling over the Great Lakes region.

Travelers face challenging weather for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Winter storm warnings have been issued across the northern United States, with snow expected from Montana to New York.

A lake effect snow warning has been issued for several New York counties as up to 10 inches is expected over the busy Thanksgiving travel period as a winter storm ramps up

Periods of whiteout and life-threatening driving conditions will be possible across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as places downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario in Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York,

A lot of snow, rain and cold weather await travelers for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with winter storm warnings posted Friday across the northern part of the country and more snow falling over the Great Lakes region.

Drivers in some states have been advised to delay any unnecessary travel as the country celebrates Thanksgiving.

While most forecasts point to a milder winter, if the right patterns align, pockets of heavy snow — or even a blizzard — could make a comeback to New York. Here's what to know.