Snow totals fluctuated wildly in some areas, largely because of how the snow bands were pushed by the high winds.

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Good evening and Happy Thanksgiving! It turned out to be a pretty nice day for Thanksgiving with mostly sunny skies and light winds. Temperatures stayed fairly cool in the low to mid 40’s, but much colder temperatures arrive this weekend.

A winter storm watch has been issued for the entire Chicago area, as heavy snow could impact the region in the days after Thanksgiving.

Nearly 80 million people are expected to travel this week for Thanksgiving. But their travel plans may be impacted by the upcoming one-two punch of winter storms. Michael Morman, a 737 captain, joins FOX Weather to discus how airlines manage during severe winter storms.

Some areas of the state could see nearly 3 feet of snow with this winter storm. But it's the high wind gusts blowing all that snow around that are going to cause a problem on our roads.

There will be a quiet start to the week, but wintry weather is set to return to Western New York just in time for Thanksgiving.