Lake-effect snow has already caused blizzard conditions in parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and western New York could also potentially receive over a foot of snow downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario.

Heavy lake-effect snow will continue across Northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania through tonight, with an additional 6 to 12 inches possible in the warning areas. Forecasters warn of hazardous travel,

After a brief warmup, cold air will come rushing in just in time for Thanksgiving. Wind chills will top out in the upper teens

On Tuesday at 1:08 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a lake effect snow warning valid from Thursday 1 a.m. until Saturday 1 a.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie.

Most rain showers will end by noon, with the afternoon looking dry. Wind speeds do start to pick up around noon, but they won't hit criteria levels until around 7 p.m. That is also when the wind advisory kicks in for the Laurel Highlands.

Those driving through the snow belt for the Thanksgiving holiday find themselves preparing again this year to deal with lake effect snow.

On Sunday at 9:09 a.m. an updated lake effect snow warning was released by the National Weather Service valid from 10 a.m. until Monday 1 p.m. for Warren, McKean and Elk counties.

The most widespread lake-effect snow event so far this season will cause major disruptions around Thanksgiving, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 36 inches.