A map displays potential areas for heavy snowfall of 6 feet in 13 US states within a few days.

As the holiday season approaches, many states in the US are bracing for wintry weather. Warnings have been issued for 13 states as a cold front sweeps across the country this week. From Colorado to New York and Vermont, residents can expect to see snow and strong winds, just in time for Thanksgiving. Even the Sierra Nevada in California is expected to receive up to 6 feet of snow.

The snowfall won't be limited to just a few states, as a large area of snow is set to move over Utah and Colorado. Mountain areas are predicted to receive around 20 inches of snow overnight. With an estimated 80 million people hitting the roads for Thanksgiving, the wintry weather could make travel more hazardous. In fact, Colorado may see winds reaching high speeds and up to 26 inches of snow on the ground, according to local weather services.

Another weather system is making its way towards northern Michigan, Vermont, and parts of New York, bringing with it freezing rain and more snow. It seems that the snow isn't just limited to the US either, as Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, and California are also forecasted to receive some snow in the coming days. At least we're not alone in experiencing this winter wonderland.

Even the UK has been hit with snow recently, with some areas receiving up to 20cm overnight after an Arctic blast swept through the country. However, temperatures are expected to cool down again after Storm Bert passed through this past weekend. This storm brought widespread flooding and cooler temperatures to the UK.

Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong from the Met Office warns of continued winter hazards throughout the week, with further updates to warnings likely in the coming days. The Met Office has already released its long-range forecast for the first half of December, predicting chilly weather leading up to Christmas. While it's still too early to tell if we'll have a white Christmas this year, forecasters believe there is a risk of snow in the weeks leading up to December 25. So, it might be a good idea to start stocking up on hot cocoa and cozy blankets, just in case.

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