A major winter storm swept through the Midwest and Great Lakes region on Saturday, disrupting post- Thanksgiving travel with heavy snowfall and dangerous road conditions .

Why It Matters

The storm hit during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, affecting millions of Americans returning home after Thanksgiving.

Major airports in Chicago and St. Louis reported delays of approximately one hour Saturday morning, while meteorologists warn another winter storm could bring freezing rain and heavy snow to the Northeast early next week, potentially extending travel disruptions.

What To Know

The National Weather Service ( NWS ) issued winter storm warnings and advisories stretching from Montana to Ohio, with some areas receiving more than 8 inches of snow by Saturday morning.

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