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.

Winter storm warnings remain in effect for areas of West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York. Some parts of Tennessee, North Carolina and Kentucky are also under winter

A potent winter storm system is set to hit parts of New York state, bringing the potential for heavy snow as millions of people prepare to travel ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday.