After a month of warmer-than-average temperatures in various parts of the U.S., the forecast for Thanksgiving week calls for winter storms from the East Coast to the West Coast.

Weather forecast for Wednesday

A cold front will move across the Midwest and South starting Wednesday and move eastward on Thursday, according to Forbes. The affected areas will experience variable rainfall and cold temperatures.

Storms that hit California and Nevada in the Sierra Nevada Range on Tuesday moved into Colorado and Utah on Wednesday, bringing 2 to 3 feet of snow in the mountains of western Colorado and 2 to 4 feet of snow in the mountains, according to Fox 13 and Forbes Utah.

The eastward movement of the storm system will bring rain to the Midwest and Mississippi valleys in the afternoon and to the Ohio and Tennessee valleys in the evening.

To the east, people may enjoy fairly sunny and dry weather throughout the day, but a storm brewing in the Plains and Mississippi Valley will bring rain eastward into the Appalachians.

Weather forecast for Thursday

The Southeast and East will see rain and snow on Thanksgiving Day. According to CNN, there is no risk of flooding, although drivers may have poorer visibility due to the rain and fog.

Low clouds could also pose a problem for pilots near airports in the east.

Much of the country will experience drier conditions on Thanksgiving, although some areas, like the Northern Plains, will be immensely colder.

“The first significant Arctic outbreak of the season will occur in the Northern Plains on Thanksgiving,” the Weather Prediction Center said, according to CNN.

According to Fox 13, the snowy weather will clear up before Thanksgiving in Utah.

The forecast for the rest of the week

While much of the U.S. remains dry, temperatures are expected to drop, with parts of the country becoming particularly bitterly cold.

After the storms move out of the Midwest and Eastern United States, lake-effect snow begins near the Great Lakes. Snow may continue in certain parts of the U.S. and strong winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour could impact airports in the Midwest.

“Travel could be very difficult to impossible in the hardest hit areas,” the National Weather Service said in reference to the Arctic blast that will strike this week. “Prognostic clusters become clearer as the event approaches.”

Travel for Thanksgiving week

In areas affected by storms and winter weather advisories, travelers should remain cautious on the roads, if at all. Motorists can ensure their safety on winter roads by:

• Check the weather and road forecast before driving.

• Take your time on dangerous roads.

• With the appropriate equipment (proper tires, tracks, four-wheel drive, extra food and water, blankets, warm clothing, etc.)

• Delay travel to avoid congested roads and disruptions due to weather.