A winter storm heading toward the Tri-State area could produce heavy rain and even snow for parts of New York state, snarling travel for millions of people during the Thanksgiving holiday.

NEW YORK -- A Thanksgiving Day storm is forecast to bring rain and even winter-like weather, including snow, for some parts of New York. The storm could impact the holiday travel rush on the roads and at airports across the U.S. Our First Alert Weather team is tracking what to know about the latest timeline.

A long-duration lake effect snow event could bring significant snowfall and strong winds to parts of upstate New York. Here's how much snow to expect.

Areas of New York are forecast to be battered by several inches of snow into Saturday morning as the state is among several in the Northeast and northern Mid-Atlantic regions grappling with winter weather.

Thursday will be a First Alert Weather Day as steady rain, wind and cooler temperatures arrive. Places north and west of New York City may also see some snow . Holiday travelers will catch a break Wednesday, but unfortunately they will have to navigate some wet weather on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day will be soggy as a storm system passes through the region. The storm looks to be moving a little faster, allowing for rain to taper late in the afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of southern Vermont and New Hampshire, in effect through Thanksgiving into early Friday.

Much of the country will experience dry, cool weather for Thanksgiving. The exception will be in parts of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Winter weather could snarl travel plans for the millions of Americans traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday this year.