Days of deadly lake-effect snow and wintry conditions brought impassable travel conditions and resulted in the deaths of several people

An arctic blast of severe cold and snow is creating hazardous conditions across the Great Lakes region over the next two days, according to the US Weather Prediction Center, potentially disrupting the plans of millions traveling the roads and skies.

While this week's storm system is quick and doesn’t carry much moisture, it will still create slippery roads and usher in an arctic blast by Friday.

A storm sweeping across southern Canada will unleash strong winds, snow showers and new rounds of lake-effect snow from Tuesday night to Thursday night across portions of the Midwest and Northeast. AccuWeather meteorologists warn dangerous conditions may occur on some highways,

An Arctic blast brought snow, frost and dangerously cold winds to the northern Plains, the Midwest and the Great Lakes, creating “very difficult to impossible” travel conditions on one of the busiest days of the year,

An Arctic blast brought snow, frost and dangerously cold winds to the northern Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes, creating difficult travel conditions on one of the busiest travel days of the year, as millions of Americans head home from their Thanksgiving destinations.