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.

Residents in western and upstate New York, as well as northern New Jersey, should expect much higher temperatures and snowfall

Multiple winter storm warnings have been issued across five different states, with some advising people avoid travel. Different parts of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana are under winter storm warnings with heavy snow expected across all these states.