An approaching weather system could impact early holiday travel with high winds and rain or a wintry mix later in the week, forecasters say.

A long-range forecast from the National Weather Service predicts a risk in Northeastern and Midwestern states.

Most weather forecasters agree it's far too early to get a good handle on a possible Thanksgiving storm. But snow or rain can't be ruled out.

The National Weather Service has predicted 11 states that look likely to receive heavy snowfall during the post-Thanksgiving period.