Winter weather is here just in time for Thanksgiving, and a few counties are under some advisories and warnings.

Strong winds gusting to 50 mph combined with heavy snow are creating whiteout conditions and making travel extremely hazardous.

Strong wind gusts and heavy snow are possible in some parts of Michigan this week, prompting weather alerts for several areas of the state.

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.

The entire West Michigan lakeshore is expected to be a flashpoint for storm-force winds as they hit as high as 57 mph. The region is under a high wind advisory until late Thursday night. Despite the hazardous conditions, West Michiganders flocked to Holland State Park to see the resulting 12- to 16-foot waves as they crashed in.

As winter nears, Mike Boylan from Mike's Weather Page Joins FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen to talk all things snow-chasing and how to effectively prep your vehicle for the storms.

Cool overnight and in the morning along with late and early fog. There is an outside chance that storms move in on Saturday bringing rain chances with winds increasing on

Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday in the weather department will be Houston's break between the severe weather for early this week and the storm chances for this weekend.