Early forecasts by meteorologists are predicting that parts of the U.S., especially the Midwest and Northern areas, should brace themselves for heavy snow and winter storms over the Thanksgiving week, raising serious concerns about travel disruptions, hazardous road conditions, and delays for holiday plans.

Get ready for a chance of flakes — the frosty kind. A low-pressure system will swing south of the tri-state area and produce light rain overnight Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for parts of the region.

Denver has officially passed the benchmark for its fifth-latest first snow on record, and the chances for snowfall this week remain slim, according to the National Weather Service.

Several states are expecting snow on Thanksgiving, which could snarl traffic as millions travel for the holiday.

N.J. weather: Light rain, quick shot of wet snow possible for parts of state tonight. Latest forecast. Light rain is in the forecast for parts of New Jersey late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, with some northern areas potentially seeing a mix of rain and wet snow.

But if you do need to use your car in snowy or icy conditions, careful preparations can help. Wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes. Pack a waterproof coat, hat, gloves, sturdy boots and a blanket to keep you warm in case you do get stuck or have to leave your car. You may also need sunglasses in bright weather.

You'll want to keep an eye on the Thanksgiving weather forecast this year. Meteorologists a large storm could cause travel issues in Iowa.

Accumulating snow or a wintry mix begins around daybreak Tuesday, then continues until the evening. We’ll generally see a quarter to half inch of snow or ice pellets (locally higher up to 1 inch is possible) for areas near I-96 and portions of I-94.

A narrow band of precipitation may bother drivers south of the Twin Cities on Tuesday morning. Rain could transition to snow in parts closer to sunrise, and the whole affair should wrap up around mid-morning. No measurable snow is expected, but roads will be wet. Expect highs around 40 in the metro.