Winter is approaching, and millions of Americans are wondering what Mother Nature has in store for the coming months. Will it be another mild season, or should we brace for harsh conditions that could disrupt travel and daily life?

A lot of snow, rain and cold weather await travelers for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with winter storm warnings posted Friday across the northern part of the country and more snow falling over the Great Lakes region. Storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to New York, the National Weather Service said.

Each year, the one and only Kevin Orpurt uses a mix of science and weather lore to give us a preview of the winter ahead. Kevin, with help from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Big O Tires/Ztech Audio +, here's Kevin's Winter Weather Forecast for 2025/2026.

A more significant winter storm is expected Tuesday, which could produce widespread snowfall across the state.

The winter storm warning runs from 6 a.m. Nov. 29 until 6 a.m. Nov. 30, according to the National Weather Service.

A powerful early-season winter storm is bringing dangerous blizzard conditions to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and severe lake effect snow to northern Lower Michigan