Two storm systems are forecast to bring rain, snow and powerful winds to various parts of the U.S. this week, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.

There will be a quiet start to the week, but wintry weather is set to return to Western New York just in time for Thanksgiving.

Look at a relatively pleasent Tuesday morning with temperatures warning up into the low 50s with most of the rain holding off for central New York till later th

The severe weather is part of a sprawling storm that's expected to spread travel havoc both Tuesday, Nov. 25, and into Wednesday, Nov. 26.

New York state is putting motorists on alert for possible lake-effect snows beginning Wednesday. This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul urged caution for those in Western New York, Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and the North Country through Saturday.

Traveling to your Thanksgiving destination may be smoother than heading home, with a cross-country storm possibly bringing rain and snow over the long weekend.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s forecast called for a “mostly mild — with pockets of wild” winter in New York state. The almanac included Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island in New York places where it predicts a somewhat milder-than-usual winter, USA TODAY Network's New York Connect team reported.

While most forecasts point to a milder winter, if the right patterns align, pockets of heavy snow — or even a blizzard — could make a comeback to New York. Here's what to know.