A powerful winter storm is set to blast portions of the U.S. with accumulating snow, cold temperatures, strong winds and rain just as millions of people across the country prepare to travel early for Thanksgiving.

A powerful winter storm has the potential to slam portions of New York state with accumulating snow, cold temperatures, strong winds and rain – just as many of people prepare to travel early for Thanksgiving.

Before it's time to defrost the turkey, a frosty low-pressure system could stifle Thanksgiving travel plans in the region with freezing temperatures, strong winds -- and even snow.

A powerful winter storm is set to blast portions of the U.S. with heavy snow, cold temperatures, strong winds and rain just as millions of people across the country prepare to travel for Thanksgiving.