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.

There's no place like home for the holidays, but forecasters say your trip over the river and through the woods this Thanksgiving could be impacted by a brewing winter storm.

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.