The latter part of this week looks to be quite active in terms of weather changes.

Later this week, the Northeastern U.S. is expected to receive much-needed relief from a persistent drought that has sparked numerous wildfires. However, this beneficial rain may soon lead to some unwelcome early snowfall. Snowfall is also anticipated in regions further west and south.

Even with the snow forecasted, other areas in the U.S. might still experience storms, including thunderstorms, destructive winds, and the potential for tornadoes especially across Central Oklahoma and North Texas.

As the busy holiday travel season approaches, many are already re-evaluating their travel plans due to forecasts of snowy weather and icy roads. Here’s a rundown on the expected snowfall for this week.

Snow forecast for the week across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest

AccuWeather forecasters have predicted a “major” storm forming on Monday that will usher in wintery weather to the Great Lakes region. On Wednesday, strong winds are anticipated, which will then spread across the Midwest and Northeast.

The influx of cold air from the storm is likely to stretch over New England, the Midwest, and parts of the Southeast, increasing the chances for snow.

As this cold air moves over the warmer waters of the Great Lakes, it could lead to significant lake-effect snow. Additionally, snowfall is anticipated in parts of the Ohio Valley and the central and southern Appalachian regions, as noted by AccuWeather.

“The colder air should reach the Plains around Wednesday and soon spread to the rest of the South, lower Midwest, and East by Thursday,” said meteorologist Jonathan Erdman in a report by Weather.com. “It is expected to persist into the weekend.”

According to the National Weather Service, Monday’s forecast indicates that higher elevations in the Cascades and northern Rockies may receive up to a foot of snow. In much of California’s Central Valley, freeze warnings were issued on Monday morning, with alerts indicating that these conditions could harm crops, vulnerable plants, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.