Winter is approaching, and millions of Americans are wondering what Mother Nature has in store for the coming months. Will it be another mild season, or should we brace for harsh conditions that could disrupt travel and daily life?

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.

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The National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory at 6:59 a.m. on Monday in effect until 1 p.m. for Clearfield County.

At 1:51 p.m. on Wednesday, the NWS Reno NV issued a winter weather advisory valid from Thursday 7 a.m. until Friday 7 a.m. for Mono County.

The D.C. area is in for average to below-average snowfall this winter and slightly milder temperatures than normal, according to the winter forecast from 7News.

While the winter season has yet to officially start, we have certainly seen temperatures cold enough for snow to fall.

The National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory at 6:59 a.m. on Monday in effect until 1 p.m. for Potter and Cameron counties.

The NWS in Buffalo has issued winter weather advisories for several counties in upstate New York. Here's what to expect.

Our winter forecast is heavily influenced by current water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, which significantly modify air masses as they move over land and water. We are currently in a La Niña pattern, characterized by colder-than-normal water off the coast of Peru. Conversely, warmer water has pooled west along the California coast.

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